How far is Altoona, PA from Elim, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Elim, PA is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
46.09 mi
01h 07m
Flight
32.61 mi
52.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.61 mi
Kilometers
52.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.09 mi
Kilometers
74.17 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Elim
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Jamestown
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
23.1 mi
00h 33m
To Elim
23.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1782 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Bedford Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Bedford Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Haynes Street

    1311 ft · 34 sec · Haynes Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Napoleon Street

    2630 ft · 49 sec · Napoleon Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Goucher Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Goucher Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Alberta Avenue

    155 m · 22 sec · Alberta Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alberta Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
13 mi · 28%
US 22 West
10.6 mi · 23%
Portage Street
9.49 mi · 21%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 8%
Franklin Street
2.02 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

9.96 mi · 00h 12m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 33m from Altoona
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Elim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Altoona and 23.1 miles from Elim.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

24 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

25 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Elim. Straight-line distance: 32.61 mi (52.48 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Elim

City in Alaska

Population3,727
Coordinates40.2978500, -78.9425300
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Elim (-78.94253, 40.29785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Elim. The current time is 23:47:29.

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.