How far is Altoona, PA from Sugarcreek, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Sugarcreek, PA is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.89 mi
03h 01m
Flight
99.52 mi
160.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.52 mi
Kilometers
160.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.89 mi
Kilometers
223.52 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugarcreek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Sugarcreek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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

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
DuBois
PA

City of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
69.3 mi
01h 30m
To Sugarcreek
69.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 350: Bald Eagle

    3168 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I-99 Access

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-99 Access

  13. 13

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13 mi · 19 min · Tyrone Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    51.7 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Route 322

    4 mi · 5 min · Route 322

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North 1st Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  28. 28

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 322

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

  30. 30

    Continue on Lakes To the Sea Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on 8th Street

    817 ft · 20 sec · 8th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    1073 ft · 41 sec · 13th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Meadville Pike

    1638 ft · 54 sec · Meadville Pike

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grant Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto Sugarcreek Drive

    2539 ft · 1 min · Sugarcreek Drive

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Sugarcreek Drive

    1772 ft · 44 sec · Sugarcreek Drive

  40. 40

    Turn slight left onto Causeway Drive

    19 m · 3 sec · Causeway Drive

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Causeway Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
51.7 mi · 37%
US Highway 322
17.2 mi · 12%
Tyrone Pike
13 mi · 9%
I 99 North
12.5 mi · 9%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 5%
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
5.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

51.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuBois
01h 30m from Altoona
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Scattered Rain Showers near Sugarcreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

DuBois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Altoona and 69.5 miles from Sugarcreek.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Scattered Rain Showers near Sugarcreek.

Stop Ideas Near DuBois

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

66 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

74 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

95 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Sugarcreek. Straight-line distance: 99.52 mi (160.16 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Sugarcreek

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,868
Coordinates41.4214500, -79.8811700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Sugarcreek (-79.88117, 41.42145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.04
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.02 $40.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.54 $45.07
Premium $4.95 $24.27 $48.55
Diesel $5.98 $29.30 $58.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Sugarcreek. The current time is 23:48:33.

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.