How far is DuBois, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from DuBois, PA to Altoona, PA is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
73.1 mi
01h 26m
Flight
45.68 mi
73.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.65 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in DuBois
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DuBois
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in DuBois
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
Graham
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From DuBois
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To Altoona
37.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between DuBois and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between DuBois and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · East Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 51 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between DuBois and Altoona.

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tyrone Pike
26.6 mi · 36%
Keystone Shortway
21.5 mi · 29%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 10%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.84 mi · 4%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4%
Shawville Highway
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

21.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graham
00h 43m from DuBois
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving DuBois and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from DuBois to Altoona?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from DuBois and 37.7 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around DuBois and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Graham

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

46 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

67 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DuBois and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.51 km).

DuBois

#1 DuBois

City of Pennsylvania

Population7,287
Coordinates41.1192300, -78.7600300
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Rose Alley (-78.759899, 41.119038)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between DuBois and Altoona. The current time is 03:56:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.