How far is Wesleyville, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Wesleyville, PA to Altoona, PA is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.74 mi
04h 19m
Flight
140.07 mi
225.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.07 mi
Kilometers
225.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.74 mi
Kilometers
358.47 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Wesleyville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wesleyville
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wesleyville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Knox
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wesleyville
111.3 mi
02h 09m
To Altoona
111.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Road

    3 m · 9 sec · Buffalo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Station Road

    2591 ft · 1 min · Station Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Shannon Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Shannon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Norcross Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Norcross Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wager Road

    1996 ft · 58 sec · Wager Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wattsburg Road

    686 ft · 15 sec · Wattsburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward Cleveland

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh

    2638 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  27. 27

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 46%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
60.9 mi · 27%
Tyrone Pike
26.6 mi · 12%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
7.15 mi · 3%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.7 mi
140.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knox
02h 09m from Wesleyville
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wesleyville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Wesleyville and 111.5 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wesleyville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Knox

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
BUS

Jamestown, New York

99 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

103 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wesleyville and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 140.07 mi (225.42 km).

Wesleyville

#1 Wesleyville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,093
Coordinates42.1403300, -80.0150600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Wesleyville (-80.01506, 42.14033)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.75 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.23
15.72 gal · 59.5 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.12 $64.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.95 $38.94 $77.88
Diesel $5.98 $47.00 $94.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wesleyville and Altoona. The current time is 17:42:12.

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.