How far is Altoona, PA from Windber, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Windber, PA is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
42.05 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.14 mi
48.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.14 mi
Kilometers
48.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.68 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windber
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Windber
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Cassandra
PA

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Altoona
21 mi
00h 31m
To Windber
21.1 mi
00h 31m

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
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 13 sec · Cleveland Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Scalp Avenue West

    1768 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Scalp Avenue

    50 m · 30 sec · Scalp Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Scalp Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Berwick Road

    34 m · 5 sec · Berwick Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kleben Drive

    1568 ft · 43 sec · Kleben Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1825 ft · 36 sec · Bedford Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Graham Avenue

    1747 ft · 40 sec · Graham Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    113 m · 11 sec · 9th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
10.6 mi · 25%
Railroad Street
9.65 mi · 23%
Portage Street
9.49 mi · 23%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 8%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
Scalp Avenue
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

9.96 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cassandra
00h 31m from Altoona
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Cassandra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Altoona and 21.1 miles from Windber.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 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 Chance Rain Showers near Windber.

Stop Ideas Near Cassandra

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

23 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

25 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Windber. Straight-line distance: 30.14 mi (48.5 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Windber

Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,789
Coordinates40.2398000, -78.8350200
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Windber (-78.83502, 40.2398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 Windber. The current time is 23:47:31.

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.