How far is Lake City, PA from Erie, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Erie is 15.54 miles (25 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, PA to Erie, PA is 15.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, Pennsylvania to Erie, Pennsylvania is: 17.82 miles (28.67 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Erie will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Lake City
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°0'51"N 80°20'43"W |
| Latitude | 42.0142200 |
| Longitude | -80.3453400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. Erie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Erie Maritime Museum and the Erie Art Museum.
| Population | 95077 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°7'45"N 80°5'6"W |
| Latitude | 42.1292200 |
| Longitude | -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Erie: State Street (-80.085094,42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake City and Erie
The distance between Lake City and Erie is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake City and Erie. The current time is 12:38:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.38 liters (0.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Erie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Erie is $2.34 (diesel $3).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $2.34 | $2.59 | $2.79 | $3 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 29, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake City and Erie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
