How far is Altoona, PA from Taylor, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Taylor, PA is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.86 mi
02h 06m
Flight
73.74 mi
118.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.74 mi
Kilometers
118.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.86 mi
Kilometers
138.18 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T00:21
Arrive Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Armagh
PA

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Altoona
42.9 mi
01h 03m
To Taylor
43 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northern Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Mosside Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wall Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dalzell Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Dalzell Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Marie Street

    635 ft · 29 sec · Marie Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bellvue Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Bellvue Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    541 ft · 24 sec · Grandview Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Argyle Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Argyle Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Argyle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43 mi · 50%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 36%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 4%
Mosside Boulevard
3.24 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Northern Pike
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

43 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armagh
01h 03m from Altoona
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Altoona and 43 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Armagh

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

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

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Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

33 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Altoona Transportation Center

54 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 73.74 mi (118.68 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 Taylor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,879
Coordinates40.3889600, -79.7869900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Taylor (-79.78699, 40.38896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 Taylor. The current time is 00:21:06.

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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.