How far is Turtle Creek, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Turtle Creek, PA to Altoona, PA is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
89.18 mi
02h 08m
Flight
75.59 mi
121.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.59 mi
Kilometers
121.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.18 mi
Kilometers
143.52 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Turtle Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Turtle Creek
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Turtle Creek
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
Armagh
PA

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Turtle Creek
44.5 mi
01h 04m
To Altoona
44.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Turtle Creek and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    53 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway

    130 m · 10 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroeville Avenue

    117 m · 12 sec · Monroeville Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lynn Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lynn Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Monroeville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Monroeville Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stroschein Road

    1368 ft · 36 sec · Stroschein Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Turtle Creek 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
62.4 mi · 70%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 15%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 6%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Monroeville Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Monroeville Boulevard
1.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

45.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armagh
01h 04m from Turtle Creek
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Turtle Creek 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 Turtle Creek to Altoona?

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Turtle Creek and 44.7 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Turtle Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Armagh

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

33 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Altoona Transportation Center

54 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Turtle Creek and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 75.59 mi (121.65 km).

Turtle Creek

#1 Turtle Creek

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,104
Coordinates40.4059000, -79.8250500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Turtle Creek (-79.82505, 40.4059)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Turtle Creek and Altoona. The current time is 23:01:39.

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.