How far is Oil City, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Oil City, PA to McMurray, PA is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.73 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.53 mi
123.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.53 mi
Kilometers
123.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.73 mi
Kilometers
181.42 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Sat, Oct 31, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Oil City
Sat, Oct 31, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oil City
2026-10-31T08:03
Arrive McMurray
Sat, Oct 31, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oil City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Donegal
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Oil City
57.4 mi
01h 03m
To McMurray
55.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oil City and McMurray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oil City and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on Cassandra Road

    82 m · 9 sec · Cassandra Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Portage Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Portage Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stoystown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stoystown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1976 ft · 36 sec · North Pleasant Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

    2940 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    34.6 mi · 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

    740 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oil City and McMurray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
34.6 mi · 31%
Railroad Street
31.8 mi · 28%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 13%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 7%
Portage Street
7.24 mi · 6%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donegal
01h 03m from Oil City
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Oil City and Partly Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oil City to McMurray?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Oil City and 55.4 miles from McMurray.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Oil City and Partly Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Donegal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Donegal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donegal.

RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

23 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

26 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

46 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oil City and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 76.53 mi (123.16 km).

Oil City

#1 Oil City

City of Pennsylvania

Population9,618
Coordinates40.4023000, -78.6400200
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
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#2 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Cassandra Road (-78.640119, 40.402319)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.44
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $17.72 $35.44
Mid-grade $4.94 $19.64 $39.28
Premium $5.32 $21.18 $42.36
Diesel $6.61 $26.29 $52.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oil City and McMurray. The current time is 08:03:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.