How far is South Lebanon, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from South Lebanon, PA to Altoona, PA is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
167.4 mi
02h 41m
Flight
105.58 mi
169.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.58 mi
Kilometers
169.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.4 mi
Kilometers
269.41 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in South Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Lebanon
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Lebanon
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From South Lebanon
83 mi
01h 20m
To Altoona
84.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Horst Avenue

    1962 ft · 2 min · Horst Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Avenue

    140 m · 25 sec · Smith Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aspen Avenue

    99 m · 19 sec · Aspen Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1451 ft · 54 sec · South Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilhelm Avenue

    2745 ft · 2 min · Wilhelm Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cornwall Road

    920 ft · 22 sec · Cornwall Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tuck Street

    1582 ft · 46 sec · Tuck Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quentin Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Quentin Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 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 South Lebanon 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
121 mi · 73%
I 99 North
33 mi · 20%
Quentin Road
6.13 mi · 4%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
0.75 mi
Wilhelm Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

121 mi · 02h 12m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
01h 20m from South Lebanon
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Lebanon and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Lebanon to Altoona?

The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from South Lebanon and 84.4 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.15 one way or $48.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Lebanon and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 105.58 mi (169.92 km).

South Lebanon

#1 South Lebanon

Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population10,042
Coordinates40.3284300, -76.4030200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Horst Avenue (-76.40312, 40.328584)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $24.15
Round trip
$48.30
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.15 $48.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.18 $54.36
Premium $4.95 $29.28 $58.56
Diesel $5.98 $35.34 $70.68

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Lebanon and Altoona. The current time is 03:52:38.

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.