Lake Erie is about 57 miles wide at its widest point. It measures roughly 241 miles across east to west and around 57 miles north to south at its maximum width.

Quick Scoop

  • Widest point: 57 miles.
  • Length: 241 miles.
  • Common shorthand: people often say it is about 57 miles wide, since that is its maximum width.

Extra context

Lake Erie’s width varies by location, so some places are narrower than 57 miles. For example, one source notes it can be about 40 miles wide near Virginia’s Beach, Pennsylvania.