How far is Fox Run, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Fox Run, PA to Altoona, PA is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.56 mi
02h 39m
Flight
89.45 mi
143.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.58 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Fox Run
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Run
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Run
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Snyder
PA

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

From Fox Run
58.2 mi
01h 19m
To Altoona
58.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
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 Fox Run and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Run and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Northfield Road

    143 m · 25 sec · Northfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gable Road

    117 m · 22 sec · Gable Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peters Road

    1486 ft · 41 sec · Peters Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rowan Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rowan Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    28 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    2235 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East: Murrysville

    986 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.5 mi · 53%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
28 mi · 24%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 12%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 5%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Perry Highway
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto 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 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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 19m from Fox Run
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fox Run and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Run to Altoona?

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Fox Run and 58.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fox Run and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Snyder

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

17 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

33 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Run and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 89.45 mi (143.95 km).

Fox Run

#1 Fox Run

Census designated place

Population3,282
Coordinates40.7022900, -80.0828400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Fox Run (-80.08284, 40.70229)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Run and Altoona. The current time is 08:58:13.

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.