How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Indiana, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Indiana, PA is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.2 mi
01h 25m
Flight
46.02 mi
74.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.02 mi
Kilometers
74.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.2 mi
Kilometers
93.67 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Wed, Jun 3, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Wed, Jun 3, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-06-03T06:54
Arrive Indiana
Wed, Jun 3, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
29.1 mi
00h 42m
To Indiana
29.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29 mi · 44 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Villa Road

    1046 ft · 36 sec · Villa Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 Business West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Wayne Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto South 7th Street

    1068 ft · 20 sec · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto School Street

    104 m · 20 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Carpenter Avenue

    111 m · 21 sec · South Carpenter Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Indiana.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
29 mi · 50%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 24%
Old William Penn Highway
10.7 mi · 18%
Wayne Avenue
2.76 mi · 5%
US 422 Business West
0.69 mi · 1%
I 376 East
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

29 mi · 00h 44m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
00h 42m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Indiana?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 29.1 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

15 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 46.02 mi (74.06 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population13,120
Coordinates40.6214600, -79.1525300
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Indiana (-79.15253, 40.62146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Indiana. The current time is 06:54:21.

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.