How far is Altoona, PA from Fayette, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Fayette, PA is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
125.58 mi
02h 49m
Flight
93.76 mi
150.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.76 mi
Kilometers
150.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.58 mi
Kilometers
202.1 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T15:57
Arrive Fayette
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
62.7 mi
01h 24m
To Fayette
62.9 mi
01h 24m

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
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  13. 13

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.5 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    10.7 mi · 12 min · University Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 21

    2554 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McClellandtown Road

    9 mi · 16 min · McClellandtown Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 166 South: Masontown

    143 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ronco Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Ronco Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Masontown Woodside Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Masontown Woodside Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gallatin Road

    80 m · 14 sec · Gallatin Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gallatin Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 27%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 25%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.5 mi · 10%
University Drive
10.7 mi · 9%
McClellandtown Road
9.02 mi · 7%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
8.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
01h 24m from Altoona
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Altoona and 62.9 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 93.76 mi (150.89 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population3,560
Coordinates39.8223000, -79.9189400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Fayette (-79.91894, 39.8223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.95 $21.95 $43.89
Diesel $5.98 $26.49 $52.98

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 Fayette. The current time is 15:57:57.

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.