How far is Charleroi, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleroi and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleroi and Altoona.
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Start on Fallowfield Avenue
1878 ft · 1 min · Fallowfield Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
82 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto McKean Avenue
1488 ft · 25 sec · McKean Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Street
1595 ft · 27 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.7 mi · 24 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
1791 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleroi and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleroi and Partly Sunny then 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 Charleroi to Altoona?
The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Charleroi and 53.6 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleroi and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleroi and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 83.44 mi (134.29 km).
#1 Charleroi
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,887 |
| Coordinates | 40.1378500, -79.8981000 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.60 | $45.21 |
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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