How far is Clarion, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Clarion, PA to McMurray, PA is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
120.7 mi
02h 01m
Flight
74.35 mi
119.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.35 mi
Kilometers
119.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.7 mi
Kilometers
194.25 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Clarion
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarion
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarion
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
North Buffalo
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Clarion
46 mi
01h 00m
To McMurray
74.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarion and McMurray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarion and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Avenue

    19 m · 9 sec · North 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1693 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 8th Avenue

    882 ft · 20 sec · South 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Greenville Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Greenville Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenville Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenville Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Greenville Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1 km · 58 sec · West Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

    55 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

    2095 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Shore Expressway

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Shore Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Banksville Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cochran Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    6.9 mi · 14 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp

    136 m · 17 sec · Valley Brook Ramp

  20. 20

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarion and McMurray.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 31%
North Street
21.3 mi · 18%
Greenville Avenue
14.9 mi · 12%
Washington Road
6.87 mi · 6%
US 19 South
3.35 mi · 3%
Fort Duquesne Bridge
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

36.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Buffalo
01h 00m from Clarion
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarion and Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarion to McMurray?

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

North Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Clarion and 74.7 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarion and Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near North Buffalo

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

51 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

74 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarion and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.66 km).

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#1 Clarion

City in Iowa

Population5,693
Coordinates41.2147900, -79.3853200
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
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#2 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Avenue (-79.385527, 41.214871)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $17.41
Round trip
$34.81
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.41 $34.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.95 $21.10 $42.21
Diesel $5.98 $25.47 $50.95

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 Clarion and McMurray. The current time is 02:18:08.

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.