How far is Altoona, PA from Kittanning, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Kittanning, PA is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.29 mi
01h 47m
Flight
62.55 mi
100.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.55 mi
Kilometers
100.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.29 mi
Kilometers
124.38 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kittanning
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-17T23:19
Arrive Kittanning
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Brush Valley
PA

Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
38.6 mi
00h 53m
To Kittanning
38.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 2 min · East High Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    42.9 mi · 56 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Indiana Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Water Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Market Street

    125 m · 19 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    1031 ft · 45 sec · North Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ben Franklin Highway
44.6 mi · 58%
US 22 West
16.8 mi · 22%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.03 mi · 8%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 5%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Indiana Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ben Franklin Highway

Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brush Valley
00h 53m from Altoona
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Kittanning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Brush Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Altoona and 38.7 miles from Kittanning.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Kittanning.

Stop Ideas Near Brush Valley

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

26 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

36 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Kittanning. Straight-line distance: 62.55 mi (100.67 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Kittanning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,684
Coordinates40.8164500, -79.5219900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Kittanning (-79.52199, 40.81645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.15 $22.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.95 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $5.98 $16.33 $32.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Kittanning. The current time is 23:19:13.

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.