How far is Chippewa, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Chippewa, PA to Altoona, PA is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
115.99 mi
01h 56m
Flight
98.04 mi
157.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.04 mi
Kilometers
157.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.99 mi
Kilometers
186.66 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Chippewa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Chippewa
59.4 mi
00h 58m
To Altoona
56.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chippewa Road

    33 m · 12 sec · Chippewa Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Beacon Light Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beacon Light Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Bluff Road

    3130 ft · 2 min · East Lime Bluff Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Brady Drive

    1261 ft · 20 sec · John Brady Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road

    1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    1 km · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
50.6 mi · 44%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 21%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 20%
Susquehanna Trail Road
10.4 mi · 9%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

50.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
00h 58m from Chippewa
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Chippewa and 56.6 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chippewa and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 98.04 mi (157.78 km).

Chippewa

#1 Chippewa

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population7,506
Coordinates41.2378600, -76.7769000
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Chippewa Road (-76.777244, 41.237555)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.42
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.71 $33.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.95 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.98 $24.46 $48.92

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 Chippewa and Altoona. The current time is 21:19:54.

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.