How far is Pittsburgh, PA from DuBois, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to DuBois, PA is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and DuBois.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and DuBois.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna
1890 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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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
36.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the ramp right
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
17.5 mi · 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Rich Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rich Highway
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Continue on West Dubois Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Dubois Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 53 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
25 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and DuBois.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near DuBois.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to DuBois?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Rural Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 50.8 miles from DuBois.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near DuBois.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Valley
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 Rural Valley.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and DuBois. Straight-line distance: 79.87 mi (128.54 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DuBois
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,287 |
| Coordinates | 41.1192300, -78.7600300 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: DuBois (-78.76003, 41.11923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.46 | $32.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
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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