How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Muddy Creek, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
45.37 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.76 mi
59.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.76 mi
Kilometers
59.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.37 mi
Kilometers
73.01 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muddy Creek
Wed, May 13, 4:28 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Wed, May 13, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-13T15:22
Arrive Muddy Creek
Wed, May 13, 4:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Ogle
PA

Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
22.7 mi
00h 33m
To Muddy Creek
22.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Muddy Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 528: Evans City

    1330 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 528 North: Evans City

    88 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Lindsay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lindsay Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Evans City Road

    1184 ft · 20 sec · Evans City Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Evans City Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Evans City Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Benbrook Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Benbrook Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Flinn Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Euclid Road

    42 m · 11 sec · Euclid Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
23.3 mi · 51%
Evans City Road
8.4 mi · 19%
South Benbrook Road
4.43 mi · 10%
William Flinn Highway
3.81 mi · 8%
Lindsay Road
2.59 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogle
00h 33m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Muddy Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Muddy Creek?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 22.7 miles from Muddy Creek.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Muddy Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Ogle

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

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

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Union Station

30 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

74 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

87 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Muddy Creek. Straight-line distance: 36.76 mi (59.16 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
Muddy Creek

#2 Muddy Creek

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Population2,154
Coordinates40.9722900, -79.9711700
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Muddy Creek (-79.97117, 40.97229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Muddy Creek. The current time is 15:22:43.

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.