How far is Altoona, PA from West View, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Altoona, PA to West View, PA is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
107.64 mi
02h 14m · estimated
Flight
86.11 mi
138.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.11 mi
Kilometers
138.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
107.64 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
173.23 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West View
Fri, Apr 10, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Fri, Apr 10, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-10T18:25
Arrive West View
Fri, Apr 10, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Homer City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
43.1 mi
01h 07m
To West View
64.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and West View.

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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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homer City
01h 07m from Altoona
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Clear near West View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to West View?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Homer City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Altoona and 64.6 miles from West View.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Clear near West View.

Stop Ideas Near Homer City

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

31 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

31 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Altoona Transportation Center

64 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and West View. Straight-line distance: 86.11 mi (138.58 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
West View

#2 West View

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,470
Coordinates40.5222900, -80.0342200
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: West View (-80.03422, 40.52229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.38 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.6 gal · 28.76 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.48 $34.95
Premium $4.95 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.98 $22.72 $45.45

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and West View. The current time is 18:25:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.