How far is Altoona, PA from Frankstown, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Frankstown, PA is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Frankstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Frankstown.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Frankstown Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Frankstown Road
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Turn right
107 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Mill Street
16 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Frankstown.
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.
Frankstown Road
Continue on Frankstown Road
4.19 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Frankstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Frankstown?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Westmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Altoona and 3.8 miles from Frankstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Frankstown.
Stop Ideas Near Westmont
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 Westmont.
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Frankstown. Straight-line distance: 5.57 mi (8.97 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankstown
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,193 |
| Coordinates | 40.4439600, -78.3547400 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankstown (-78.35474, 40.44396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
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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