How far is Altoona, PA from Arnold, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Arnold, PA is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.92 mi
02h 11m
Flight
72.15 mi
116.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.15 mi
Kilometers
116.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.92 mi
Kilometers
144.72 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T00:49
Arrive Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
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
Germany
PA

Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
44.9 mi
01h 05m
To Arnold
45 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Arnold.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 66 North: Delmont

    552 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    6.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 66

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Greensburg Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Freeport Street

    3026 ft · 1 min · Freeport Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street

    16 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Constitution Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Constitution Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Constitution Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 38%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 34%
Greensburg Road
10.2 mi · 11%
State Route 66
6.52 mi · 7%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

34.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germany
01h 05m from Altoona
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Arnold?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Germany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Altoona and 45 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arnold.

Stop Ideas Near Germany

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

19 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

25 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

60 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 72.15 mi (116.12 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Arnold

#2 Arnold

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,790
Coordinates40.5800700, -79.7667200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Arnold (-79.76672, 40.58007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.91
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.95 $25.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.58 $29.16
Premium $4.95 $15.70 $31.41
Diesel $5.98 $18.96 $37.91

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Arnold. The current time is 00:49:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.