How far is Clearfield, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Clearfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearfield and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearfield and Pittsburgh.
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Start on River Road
27 m · 8 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Nichols Street
126 m · 13 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Front Street
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Turn straight onto South 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
3006 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway
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Continue on Route 286 Highway East
6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East
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Keep slight left to continue on Punxsutawney, Blairsville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South: Blairsville
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
2129 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearfield and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clearfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearfield to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Indiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Clearfield and 64.4 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clearfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Indiana
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 Indiana.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearfield and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 91.02 mi (146.49 km).
#1 Clearfield
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,784 |
| Coordinates | 41.0272800, -78.4391900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
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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