How far is Altoona, PA from Donora, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Donora, PA is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Donora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Donora.
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Start on 7th Street
1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
932 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
127 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1360 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton
3032 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14.6 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
740 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road
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Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway
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Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge
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Keep slight right
909 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
2508 ft · 46 sec · McKean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Donora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Donora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Donora?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Altoona and 51.3 miles from Donora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Donora.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Donora. Straight-line distance: 80.64 mi (129.78 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donora
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,546 |
| Coordinates | 40.1734000, -79.8575500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donora (-79.85755, 40.1734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.93 | $35.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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