How far is Decatur, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Decatur, PA to McMurray, PA is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.73 mi
03h 38m
Flight
141.16 mi
227.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.16 mi
Kilometers
227.18 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.73 mi
Kilometers
324.65 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-16T06:16
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summit
PA

Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

From Decatur
94.4 mi
01h 49m
To McMurray
107.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stage Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Stage Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alfarata Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Alfarata Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    21.8 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  21. 21

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  27. 27

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  29. 29

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 30%
I 99 South
33.8 mi · 17%
Alfarata Road
23.9 mi · 12%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
01h 49m from Decatur
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Decatur and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Decatur and 107.4 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.09 one way or $58.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Decatur and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

16 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

33 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

47 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 141.16 mi (227.18 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population3,070
Coordinates40.6942400, -77.4538800
Altitude207
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: North Old Stage Road (-77.453804, 40.694184)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.95 L · about $29.09
Round trip
$58.18
14.24 gal · 53.9 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.09 $58.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.74 $65.49
Premium $4.95 $35.27 $70.54
Diesel $5.98 $42.58 $85.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and McMurray. The current time is 06:16:16.

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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.