How far is Indiana, PA from State College, PA?

The driving distance from Indiana, PA to State College, PA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
92.78 mi
01h 44m
Flight
68.73 mi
110.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.73 mi
Kilometers
110.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.78 mi
Kilometers
149.32 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Wed, Jun 3, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Indiana
Wed, Jun 3, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-06-03T05:59
Arrive State College
Wed, Jun 3, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Indiana
46.4 mi
00h 52m
To State College
46.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and State College.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and State College.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    71 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    150 m · 12 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Philadelphia Street

    707 ft · 16 sec · Philadelphia Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College

    4.1 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue

    1349 ft · 54 sec · West Beaver Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Allen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and State College.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
41.8 mi · 45%
South 6th Street
27.8 mi · 30%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 18%
US 322 Business
4.1 mi · 4%
West High Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Rowena Drive
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 45m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncansville
00h 52m from Indiana
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indiana and Partly Cloudy near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indiana to State College?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Duncansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Indiana and 46.4 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Partly Cloudy near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Duncansville

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

11 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and State College. Straight-line distance: 68.73 mi (110.61 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population13,120
Coordinates40.6214600, -79.1525300
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-79.152528, 40.621588)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and State College. The current time is 05:59:04.

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.