How far is Altoona, PA from Tyrone, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Tyrone, PA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.95 mi
00h 21m
Flight
13.32 mi
21.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.32 mi
Kilometers
21.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.95 mi
Kilometers
25.67 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyrone
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-23T07:53
Arrive Tyrone
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bellwood
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
8 mi
00h 10m
To Tyrone
8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 453: Tyrone

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East 10th Street

    1009 ft · 19 sec · East 10th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
8.91 mi · 56%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 18%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 10%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi · 4%
Sabbath Rest Road
0.61 mi · 4%
PA 453
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

8.61 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
00h 10m from Altoona
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Tyrone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Altoona and 8 miles from Tyrone.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellwood

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

12 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

30 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

59 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Tyrone. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.43 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tyrone

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,095
Coordinates40.6706200, -78.2386200
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Tyrone (-78.23862, 40.67062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 Tyrone. The current time is 07:53:11.

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.