How far is McMurray, PA from Clarion, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Clarion, PA is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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 20m.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Clarion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Clarion.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road
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Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road
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Turn slight right
580 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
1570 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
37.2 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Wood Street
14.3 mi · 25 min · Wood Street
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Continue on Greenville Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenville Pike
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
882 ft · 27 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1693 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Clarion.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
PA 28 North
Continue straight
37.2 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving McMurray and Sunny near Clarion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Clarion?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
North Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from McMurray and 46.2 miles from Clarion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Sunny near Clarion.
Stop Ideas Near North Buffalo
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 North Buffalo.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Clarion. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.66 km).
#1 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarion
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147900, -79.3853200 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarion (-79.38532, 41.21479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
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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