How far is Allison Park, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Allison Park, PA to Altoona, PA is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.92 mi
02h 01m
Flight
82.16 mi
132.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.16 mi
Kilometers
132.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.92 mi
Kilometers
170.46 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Nov 7, 1:02 AM EST
Return by in Allison Park
Sat, Nov 7, 3:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allison Park
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Nov 7, 1:02 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allison Park
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Black Lick
PA

Census designated place

From Allison Park
52.9 mi
01h 00m
To Altoona
53 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allison Park and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allison Park and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    97 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto William Flinn Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · William Flinn Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1034 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    2235 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East: Murrysville

    986 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allison Park and Altoona.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.5 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 16%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 13%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 5%
William Flinn Highway
3.68 mi · 3%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Lick
01h 00m from Allison Park
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Allison Park and Patchy Fog near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allison Park to Altoona?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Allison Park and 53 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.46 one way or $32.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Allison Park and Patchy Fog near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Black Lick

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allison Park and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 82.16 mi (132.23 km).

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#1 Allison Park

Situated in the hilly terrain of western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community is located within Allegheny County at an approximate elevation of 879 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.5595100, -79.9586700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.958711, 40.559152)
End: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $16.46
Round trip
$32.93
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $16.46 $32.93
Mid-grade $4.82 $18.04 $36.08
Premium $5.27 $19.72 $39.45
Diesel $6.58 $24.62 $49.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Allison Park and Altoona. The current time is 23:00:59.

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.