How far is Altoona, OH from Jackson, OH?
The driving distance from Altoona, OH to Jackson, OH is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Jackson.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Broadway Street
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Turn slight left onto Chillicothe Street
1128 ft · 21 sec · Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
117 m · 12 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1321 ft · 26 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
105 m · 6 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Jackson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broadway Street
Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.16 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Jackson?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Altoona and 3.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Coalton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coalton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 5.02 mi (8.08 km).
#1 Altoona
Altoona is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1134100, -82.5865500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 466 |
| Coordinates | 39.0520200, -82.6365500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway Street (-82.636733, 39.052158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.93 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.05 | $2.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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