How far is Marshall, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Marshall, PA to Altoona, PA is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
125.1 mi
02h 25m
Flight
72.51 mi
116.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.51 mi
Kilometers
116.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.1 mi
Kilometers
201.33 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, May 13, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Marshall
Wed, May 13, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-05-13T11:44
Arrive Altoona
Wed, May 13, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Marshall
58 mi
01h 12m
To Altoona
67 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cold Springs Road

    2459 ft · 1 min · Cold Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carrolls Tract Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Carrolls Tract Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Orrtanna Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Orrtanna Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Route 30

    130 m · 13 sec · Old Route 30

  5. 5

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chambersburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Chambersburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
33 mi · 26%
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi · 20%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15.8 mi · 13%
Chambersburg Road
6.15 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way West
4.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 12m from Marshall
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshall and Rain Showers near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Marshall and 67 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshall and Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 72.51 mi (116.69 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population9,869
Coordinates39.8150900, -77.3758200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Cold Spring Road (-77.375935, 39.814551)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.04
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.02 $36.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.95 $21.85 $43.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.37 $52.74

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshall and Altoona. The current time is 11:44:41.

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.