How far is Ebensburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Ebensburg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.53 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.49 mi
28.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.49 mi
Kilometers
28.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.7 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in Ebensburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ebensburg
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ebensburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tunnelhill
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Ebensburg
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Altoona
13.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    1478 ft · 51 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ebensburg 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 62%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 20%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 8%
6th Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
Rowena Drive
0.58 mi · 2%
I 99
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

16.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunnelhill
00h 17m from Ebensburg
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ebensburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tunnelhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Ebensburg and 13.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ebensburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Tunnelhill

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

13 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Johnstown

36 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

45 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ebensburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.15 km).

Ebensburg

#1 Ebensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates40.4850700, -78.7247400
Altitude651
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Ebensburg (-78.72474, 40.48507)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ebensburg and Altoona. The current time is 17:17:47.

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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.