How far is Altoona, PA from Lansford, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lansford, PA is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.8 mi
03h 30m
Flight
133.41 mi
214.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.41 mi
Kilometers
214.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.8 mi
Kilometers
284.54 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-11T07:29
Arrive Lansford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
88.3 mi
01h 45m
To Lansford
88.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  19. 19

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 10 sec · Hudson Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Catawissa Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Patterson Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Patterson Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Spring Garden Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Spring Garden Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Garden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 54%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 27%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 2%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 2%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
133.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 45m from Altoona
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Lansford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Altoona and 88.5 miles from Lansford.

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

The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Lansford.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lansford. Straight-line distance: 133.41 mi (214.7 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lansford

City in North Dakota

Population3,760
Coordinates40.8317600, -75.8824200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Lansford (-75.88242, 40.83176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.28 L · about $24.07
Round trip
$48.13
11.78 gal · 44.56 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.07 $48.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.95 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.98 $35.22 $70.44

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Lansford. The current time is 07:29:28.

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.