How far is Lewisburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
112.14 mi
01h 48m
Flight
84.85 mi
136.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.85 mi
Kilometers
136.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.14 mi
Kilometers
180.47 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Lewisburg
55 mi
00h 54m
To Altoona
57.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1335 ft · 39 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street

    1667 ft · 57 sec · Saint Anthony Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Westbranch Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Westbranch Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    1824 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2138 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 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 Lewisburg and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
48.9 mi · 44%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 22%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 21%
Westbranch Highway
5.33 mi · 5%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
River Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
00h 54m from Lewisburg
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lewisburg and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Lewisburg and 57.2 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lewisburg and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 84.85 mi (136.56 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,687
Coordinates40.9645300, -76.8844100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-76.88447, 40.964593)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.98 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
7.92 gal · 29.96 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.21 $36.42
Premium $4.95 $19.62 $39.24
Diesel $5.98 $23.68 $47.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Altoona. The current time is 22:13:09.

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.