How far is Mifflinburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Mifflinburg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
87.89 mi
01h 59m
Flight
75.73 mi
121.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.73 mi
Kilometers
121.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.89 mi
Kilometers
141.45 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Mifflinburg
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflinburg
2026-04-15T05:52
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mifflinburg
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Mifflinburg
43.9 mi
00h 59m
To Altoona
44 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Penns Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Penns Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Aaron Square

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Aaron Square

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Penns Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Penns Valley Pike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Penns Valley Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Earlystown Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Earlystown Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  15. 15

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

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  22. 22

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mifflinburg 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 South
23.3 mi · 26%
Mount Nittany Expressway
16.8 mi · 19%
Penns Valley Road
15.3 mi · 17%
Old Turnpike Road
10.8 mi · 12%
Earlystown Road
7.14 mi · 8%
Penns Valley Pike
2.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 99 South

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

23.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
00h 59m from Mifflinburg
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mifflinburg and Slight 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 Mifflinburg to Altoona?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Mifflinburg and 44 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mifflinburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mifflinburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 75.73 mi (121.88 km).

Mifflinburg

#1 Mifflinburg

Borough in southern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population3,445
Coordinates40.9175800, -77.0477500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Mifflinburg (-77.04775, 40.91758)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.74 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.33
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.67 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.26 $28.51
Premium $4.95 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $5.98 $18.54 $37.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mifflinburg and Altoona. The current time is 05:52:30.

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.