How far is Altoona, PA from Ebensburg, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Ebensburg, PA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
24.02 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.49 mi
28.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.49 mi
Kilometers
28.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.02 mi
Kilometers
38.66 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ebensburg
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T19:10
Arrive Ebensburg
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tunnelhill
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Altoona
12 mi
00h 16m
To Ebensburg
12 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto

    137 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive

    3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East High Street

    1478 ft · 51 sec · East High Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
17.3 mi · 72%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 15%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 7%
Rowena Drive
0.57 mi · 2%
8th Street
0.33 mi · 1%
East High Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunnelhill
00h 16m from Altoona
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Ebensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Tunnelhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Altoona and 12 miles from Ebensburg.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Ebensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Tunnelhill

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

13 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

33 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Johnstown

36 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

45 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Ebensburg. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.15 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Ebensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates40.4850700, -78.7247400
Altitude651
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Ebensburg (-78.72474, 40.48507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 Ebensburg. The current time is 19:10:05.

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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.