How far is Blairstown, IA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Blairstown, IA to Allentown, PA is about 971.7 miles (1563.8 km), with a travel time of about 18h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 865.2 miles (1392.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Allentown.
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Start on Locust Street
801 ft · 16 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on 21st Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 21st Avenue
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Turn right onto 73rd Street
21.7 mi · 25 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
2293 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
236.9 mi · 4 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1423 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown and Allentown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 East
Keep slight left
237 mi · 04h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Blairstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Allentown?
The road trip is about 971.7 miles (1563.8 km) and usually takes 18h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maumee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 484.9 miles from Blairstown and 486.8 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 865.2 miles (1392.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.31 one way or $258.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 304.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blairstown and Allentown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Blairstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Maumee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maumee.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Bryan
Sandusky
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 865.2 mi (1392.41 km).
#1 Blairstown
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 41.9094400, -92.0843500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $129.31 | $258.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $145.84 | $291.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $159.59 | $319.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $181.87 | $363.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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