How far is Redstone, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Redstone, PA to Altoona, PA is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.95 mi
01h 56m
Flight
80.33 mi
129.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.33 mi
Kilometers
129.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.95 mi
Kilometers
172.12 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Tue, May 5, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Redstone
Tue, May 5, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redstone
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive Altoona
Tue, May 5, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redstone
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
Smith
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Redstone
53.9 mi
00h 58m
To Altoona
53.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Redstone and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redstone and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Fayette City Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Fayette City Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quaker Church Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Quaker Church Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Tony Row

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tony Row

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Pittsburgh Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    11.4 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redstone and Altoona.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 48%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 13%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.2 mi · 12%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11.4 mi · 11%
Pittsburgh Road
6.53 mi · 6%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 58m from Redstone
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Redstone and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redstone to Altoona?

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Redstone and 53.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Redstone and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

30 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redstone and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 80.33 mi (129.28 km).

Redstone

#1 Redstone

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population5,241
Coordinates40.0748000, -79.8036500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayette City Road (-79.803558, 40.07483)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.29 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.89
7.56 gal · 28.58 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.45 $30.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.38 $34.77
Premium $4.95 $18.73 $37.45
Diesel $5.98 $22.60 $45.21

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Redstone and Altoona. The current time is 06:56:09.

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.