How far is Texas, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Texas, PA to Erie, PA is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.16 mi
03h 47m
Flight
151.47 mi
243.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.47 mi
Kilometers
243.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.16 mi
Kilometers
312.47 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Texas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texas
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texas
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Eldred
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Texas
96.9 mi
01h 53m
To Erie
97.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Texas and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texas and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Texas Creek Road

    66 m · 8 sec · Texas Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Granger Lane

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Granger Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Graanger Lane

    606 ft · 27 sec · Graanger Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1727 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  10. 10

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Brookland Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · South Brookland Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Steer Brook Road

    16.6 mi · 29 min · Steer Brook Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    3017 ft · 1 min · East Academy Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Oswayo Street

    887 ft · 20 sec · North Oswayo Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ceres Road

    2355 ft · 47 sec · Ceres Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 44

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 44

  21. 21

    Continue on Ceres Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ceres Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Portville-Ceres Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portville-Ceres Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Olean-Portville Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    11 m · 1 sec · North Union Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wayne Street

    54 m · 3 sec · Wayne Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Wayne Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wayne Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  43. 43

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texas and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
46 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 40%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18 mi · 9%
Steer Brook Road
16.6 mi · 9%
Route 287
10.6 mi · 5%
South Brookland Road
7.5 mi · 4%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

77.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldred
01h 53m from Texas
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Texas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texas to Erie?

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Texas and 97.2 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Texas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Eldred

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eldred, 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 Eldred.

BUS

Jamestown, New York

72 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

96 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

97 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

109 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Erie. Straight-line distance: 151.47 mi (243.77 km).

Texas

#1 Texas

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population2,417
Coordinates41.5350700, -77.2527500
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Granger Lane (-77.2528, 41.535043)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.94 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.98
13.7 gal · 51.88 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.99 $55.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.50 $63.01
Premium $4.95 $33.93 $67.87
Diesel $5.98 $40.96 $81.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Texas and Erie. The current time is 20:48:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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