How far is Clay, OH from Altoona, OH?
The driving distance from Clay, OH to Altoona, OH is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and Altoona.
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Start on the route
22 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp right
1521 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1437 ft · 20 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
1964 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
128 m · 14 sec
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Merge left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Coalton, Jackson
1642 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay and Altoona.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
8.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clay and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay to Altoona?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Clay and 8.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clay and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).
#1 Clay
Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States
| Population | 795 |
| Coordinates | 38.9353500, -82.5668300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
Altoona is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1134100, -82.5865500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-82.58655, 39.11341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.71 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
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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