How far is Altoona, PA from Latrobe, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Latrobe, PA is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Latrobe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Latrobe.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
17.6 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 217: Blairsville
663 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1706 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on East Owens Avenue
838 ft · 15 sec · East Owens Avenue
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Turn left onto Leo Street
641 ft · 11 sec · Leo Street
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Continue on Y Street
1713 ft · 33 sec · Y Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Route 1020
116 m · 8 sec · State Route 1020
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Continue on New Latrobe - Derry Road
2350 ft · 40 sec · New Latrobe - Derry Road
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Continue on Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Industrial Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Latrobe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 22 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Latrobe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Latrobe?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Altoona and 34.1 miles from Latrobe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Latrobe.
Stop Ideas Near Vintondale
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 Vintondale.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Altoona Transportation Center
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Latrobe. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.21 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Latrobe
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,767 |
| Coordinates | 40.3211800, -79.3794800 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Latrobe (-79.37948, 40.32118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
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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