How far is Altoona, PA from Coraopolis, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Coraopolis, PA is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
107.83 mi
02h 39m
Flight
93.07 mi
149.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.07 mi
Kilometers
149.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.83 mi
Kilometers
173.54 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Blairsville
PA

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

From Altoona
53.8 mi
01h 19m
To Coraopolis
54 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.8 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 837 North: West Carson Street

    1341 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto PA 51 North: McKees Rocks

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1591 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Carson Street Extension

    1158 ft · 37 sec · West Carson Street Extension

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

    675 ft · 23 sec · Angelina Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    679 ft · 28 sec · Island Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Island Avenue

    1125 ft · 40 sec · Island Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Island Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Robinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Fleming Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Coraopolis Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 42%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 29%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.8 mi · 14%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 3%
West Carson Street
2.42 mi · 2%
Coraopolis Road
2.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blairsville
01h 19m from Altoona
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coraopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Blairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Altoona and 54 miles from Coraopolis.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coraopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Blairsville

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

16 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

31 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Coraopolis. Straight-line distance: 93.07 mi (149.78 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Coraopolis (-80.16672, 40.5184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Coraopolis. The current time is 00:20:12.

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.