How far is Clearfield, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Clearfield, PA to Altoona, PA is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
52.57 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.22 mi
56.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.22 mi
Kilometers
56.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.61 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Clearfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearfield
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearfield
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
Osceola Mills
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Clearfield
25.2 mi
00h 33m
To Altoona
27.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
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 Clearfield and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    27 m · 8 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nichols Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Nichols Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Bigler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bigler Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Daisy Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Daisy Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Clearfield Woodland Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 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 Clearfield and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tyrone Pike
26.6 mi · 51%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 14%
Clearfield Woodland Highway
3.64 mi · 7%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.84 mi · 5%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5%
North Centre Street
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tyrone Pike

Continue on Tyrone Pike

13.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola Mills
00h 33m from Clearfield
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clearfield 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 Clearfield to Altoona?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Osceola Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Clearfield and 27.4 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Osceola Mills

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

20 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

39 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

46 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

65 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearfield and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 35.22 mi (56.68 km).

Clearfield

#1 Clearfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,784
Coordinates41.0272800, -78.4391900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-78.439178, 41.027274)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 Clearfield and Altoona. The current time is 21:27:50.

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.