How far is Jenks, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Jenks, PA to Altoona, PA is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jenks and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks and Altoona.
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Start on McMullian Hill Road
855 ft · 40 sec · McMullian Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jenks Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Jenks Road
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Turn straight
1932 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Take the exit straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
72 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 29
3.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 29
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Turn slight right onto Route 29 Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · Route 29 Highway
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Turn right onto Mooretown Road
3 mi · 7 min · Mooretown Road
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Continue on Mooretown Road
2544 ft · 1 min · Mooretown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mooretown Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Mooretown Road
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Turn straight
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 118
23.6 mi · 41 min · State Route 118
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
50.6 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
23.3 mi · 25 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 Jenks 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
50.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jenks and Mostly Sunny then 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 Jenks to Altoona?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Jenks and 86.3 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jenks and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 142.44 mi (229.23 km).
#1 Jenks
Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,384 |
| Coordinates | 41.4767400, -75.9760300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.84 | $49.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.96 | $55.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.36 | $72.72 |
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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