Location Advantages of Clarion County

Strategically located along Interstate 80 in Western Pennsylvania, Clarion County provides businesses with access to major markets throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.

Within a day's drive of major population centers and transportation assets, Clarion County offers convenient access to customers, suppliers, airports, ports, and regional business hubs. Whether moving people, products, or materials, our central location provides businesses with connections to markets across the eastern United States.

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Interstates

Interstate 80 runs directly through Clarion County, with six interchanges providing convenient access to communities, business parks, and commercial and industrial sites throughout the county. As one of the nation's major east-west transportation corridors, I-80 provides direct connections to markets across Pennsylvania and the United States.

Clarion County is also served by U.S. Route 322 and a network of state highways that connect businesses and communities with I-80 and the surrounding region.

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Air

Clarion County is located within approximately two hours of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), providing access to domestic and international passenger and cargo service. Additional regional aviation facilities provide further connectivity throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Closer to home, Clarion County Airport (AXQ) provides convenient general aviation access just minutes from Interstate 80. The airport features a 5,003-foot by 75-foot asphalt runway, aircraft fueling, and access for business and regional travel.

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Ports

Clarion County businesses have access to Great Lakes shipping through regional port facilities in Cleveland and Erie.

The Port of Cleveland, approximately two and a half hours from Clarion County, provides access to international and domestic cargo transportation through the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system. The Port of Erie, Pennsylvania's Great Lakes port, is located less than two hours away and provides additional access to maritime transportation and regional freight networks.