How far is Franklin, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin, PA to Altoona, PA is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Altoona.
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Start on 13th Street
8 m · 5 sec · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
817 ft · 16 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on Lakes To the Sea Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway
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Continue on US Highway 322
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on US Highway 322
12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
52 mi · 56 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street
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Continue on Tyrone Pike
13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
1574 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane
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Continue on East Walton Avenue
687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Bellwood Avenue
1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Altoona.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
52 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Franklin to Altoona?
The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
DuBois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Franklin and 67.3 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near DuBois
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuBois.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 96.49 mi (155.28 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978400, -79.8314400 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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