How far is Altoona, PA from Centerville, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Centerville, PA is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.51 mi
01h 03m
Flight
49.48 mi
79.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.48 mi
Kilometers
79.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.51 mi
Kilometers
86.12 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T01:41
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Saint Clairsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
26.8 mi
00h 31m
To Centerville
26.7 mi
00h 31m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.5 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nave Road

    134 m · 19 sec · Nave Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nave Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 South
50.9 mi · 95%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 2%
7th Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
8th Street
0.33 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.19 mi
Nave Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 99 South

Merge slight left

50.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Clairsville
00h 31m from Altoona
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Saint Clairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Altoona and 26.7 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Clairsville

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

41 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

56 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
BUS

Cumberland, MD

59 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 49.48 mi (79.63 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Centerville

Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,133
Coordinates39.8295300, -78.6497400
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Centerville (-78.64974, 39.82953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 Centerville. The current time is 01:41:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.