How far is Donora, PA from Studa, PA?

The driving distance from Donora, PA to Studa, PA is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.61 mi
01h 09m
Flight
32.35 mi
52.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.35 mi
Kilometers
52.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.61 mi
Kilometers
70.18 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Studa
Thu, Oct 15, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Donora
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donora
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Studa
Thu, Oct 15, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donora
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
South Strabane
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Donora
21.7 mi
00h 34m
To Studa
21.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Donora and Studa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Donora and Studa.

  1. 1

    Start on McKean Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · McKean Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    558 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Scenic Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scenic Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Avella Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Avella Road

  16. 16

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

    746 ft · 21 sec · Avella Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cross Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Cross Creek Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donora and Studa.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.3 mi · 42%
Washington Pike
9.4 mi · 22%
Cross Creek Road
2.31 mi · 5%
Coyle Curtin Road
2.09 mi · 5%
McKean Avenue
1.95 mi · 4%
Monogahela Avenue
1.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Strabane
00h 34m from Donora
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Donora and Mostly Cloudy near Studa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Donora to Studa?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

South Strabane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Donora and 21.9 miles from Studa.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Donora and Mostly Cloudy near Studa.

Stop Ideas Near South Strabane

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

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

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Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
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Connellsville station

50 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

69 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donora and Studa. Straight-line distance: 32.35 mi (52.07 km).

Donora

#1 Donora

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population4,546
Coordinates40.1734000, -79.8575500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Studa

Situated in Washington County in western Pennsylvania, this community rests at an elevation of 1017 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3036800, -80.4467300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Donora (-79.85755, 40.1734)
End: Studa (-80.44673, 40.30368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $6.87
Round trip
$13.75
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.87 $13.75
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.58 $15.17
Premium $5.31 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $6.55 $10.09 $20.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Donora and Studa. The current time is 12:49:32.

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.