How far is Clearfield, UT from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Clearfield, UT to Altoona, PA is about 1932 miles (3109.3 km), with a travel time of about 34h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1748.1 miles (2813.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 68h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 34h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Depot Street
4 m · 6 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto 200 South
732 ft · 34 sec · 200 South
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Turn right onto State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn left onto East 700 South
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 700 South
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Continue on West 3000 North
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 3000 North
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Take the ramp left toward US 89 North: Ogden
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
31.4 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
388.3 mi · 6 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
2235 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East: Murrysville
986 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Clearfield and Mostly Sunny 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 1932 miles (3109.3 km) and usually takes 34h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 964.1 miles from Clearfield and 968 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1748.1 miles (2813.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $265.39 one way or $530.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 605.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Clearfield and Altoona, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearfield and Mostly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
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 Avoca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearfield and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 1748.11 mi (2813.31 km).
#1 Clearfield
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 32,151 |
| Coordinates | 41.1107800, -112.0260500 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 64h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 48h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 38h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 32h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 27h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 24h 06m |
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 | $3.89 | $265.39 | $530.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $288.43 | $576.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $310.11 | $620.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $368.94 | $737.87 |
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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