How far is Altoona, PA from Colerain, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Colerain, PA is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.48 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.47 mi
26.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41.01 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tyrone
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Colerain
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 453: Tyrone

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    136 m · 17 sec · East 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Birmingham Pike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Birmingham Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shovel Works Road

    1692 ft · 1 min · Shovel Works Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Union Furnace Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Furnace Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Spruce Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
8.91 mi · 35%
Birmingham Pike
5.78 mi · 23%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 11%
Spruce Creek Road
2.13 mi · 8%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 6%
Union Furnace Road
1.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

8.61 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyrone
00h 19m from Altoona
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Tyrone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Altoona and 12.7 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Tyrone

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

28 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

56 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.5 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Colerain

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,935
Coordinates40.6261800, -78.1147300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Colerain (-78.11473, 40.62618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Colerain. The current time is 09:28:51.

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.