How far is Patton, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Patton, PA to Altoona, PA is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patton and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patton and Altoona.
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Start on Magee Avenue
2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Liberty Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on 18th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2994 ft · 58 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
818 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1818 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
103 m · 13 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 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 Patton and Altoona.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Colonel Drake Highway
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.67 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Patton and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Patton to Altoona?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Patton and 9.6 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Patton and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Ashville
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 Ashville.
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patton and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 15.6 mi (25.1 km).
#1 Patton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,576 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339600, -78.6503000 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| 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: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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