How far is Arnold, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Arnold, PA to Altoona, PA is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
92.46 mi
02h 11m
Flight
72.15 mi
116.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.15 mi
Kilometers
116.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.46 mi
Kilometers
148.8 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnold
2026-04-14T23:13
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnold
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 Arnold
46.2 mi
01h 05m
To Altoona
46.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Constitution Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Constitution Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street

    16 m · 3 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freeport Street

    2918 ft · 1 min · Freeport Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Greensburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 66

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 66

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1016 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 55%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 15%
Greensburg Road
10.2 mi · 11%
State Route 66
6.6 mi · 7%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 6%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armagh
01h 05m from Arnold
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnold and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 46.2 miles from Arnold and 46.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnold and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

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.

RAIL

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 Arnold and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 72.15 mi (116.12 km).

Arnold

#1 Arnold

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,790
Coordinates40.5800700, -79.7667200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Arnold (-79.76672, 40.58007)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.95 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.98 $19.49 $38.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnold and Altoona. The current time is 23:13:23.

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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.