How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Nixon, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Nixon, PA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Nixon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Nixon.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 8 North: Butler
1353 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right onto William Flinn Highway
2369 ft · 47 sec · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Butler Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Butler Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
12.2 mi · 23 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn right
43 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Nixon.
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.
William Flinn Highway
Continue on William Flinn Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nixon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Nixon?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 13.4 miles from Nixon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nixon.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Nixon. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 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 Nixon
Situated within Butler County in western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 1220 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834000, -79.9295000 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nixon (-79.9295, 40.7834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
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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