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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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
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Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 5th Avenue
19 m · 9 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1693 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Avenue
882 ft · 20 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Greenville Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenville Pike
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1 km · 58 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
2095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Shore Expressway
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Shore Expressway
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Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
3.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
6.9 mi · 14 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
136 m · 17 sec · Valley Brook Ramp
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Road
16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarion and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.66 km).
#1 Clarion
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147900, -79.3853200 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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