How far is Clearfield, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Clearfield, PA to McMurray, PA is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
144.91 mi
02h 42m
Flight
100.57 mi
161.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.57 mi
Kilometers
161.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.91 mi
Kilometers
233.21 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Tue, Oct 13, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in Clearfield
Tue, Oct 13, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearfield
2026-10-13T16:52
Arrive McMurray
Tue, Oct 13, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Homer City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Clearfield
64.1 mi
01h 21m
To McMurray
80.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    27 m · 8 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nichols Street

    126 m · 13 sec · Nichols Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South 2nd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3006 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway

    157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Burnside McGee Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 286 Highway East

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Punxsutawney, Blairsville

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South: Blairsville

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh

    2129 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 20%
Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 14%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 8%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi · 7%
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.83 mi · 7%
Route 286 Highway East
6.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

29.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homer City
01h 21m from Clearfield
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Clearfield and Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Homer City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Clearfield and 80.8 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Clearfield and Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Homer City

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

31 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

31 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Altoona Transportation Center

64 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearfield and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 100.57 mi (161.85 km).

Clearfield

#1 Clearfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,784
Coordinates41.0272800, -78.4391900
Altitude336
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: River Road (-78.439178, 41.027274)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.61
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $22.81 $45.61
Mid-grade $4.92 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $5.30 $27.08 $54.17
Diesel $6.54 $33.43 $66.86

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearfield and McMurray. The current time is 16:52:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.