Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altoona, PA
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Tyrone, PA
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Altoona to Tyrone is 16 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 99, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route offers a mix of highway and surface road driving, making it a straightforward connection. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 99 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 6th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Greenwood Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sabbath Rest Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Tyrone, PA.
Start on 7th Street
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Street
Turn left onto PA 764
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
Turn left onto PA 764
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
Turn right onto PA 764
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 99; US 220
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on East 10th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 764 / 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $5.01 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Altoona on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Tyrone on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip features a 54% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 21 minutes on I 99. The longest stretch on the highway measures 8.6 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. The mix suggests a transition from faster travel to more local road conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 764 / 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
211 ft
Total Descent
485 ft
Highest Point
1,190 ft
~8 mi in
Elevation Range
301 ft
Founded 1849
Altoona is a city in central Pennsylvania. Altoona was founded as a railroad town by the Pennsylvania Railroad as the site of their Altoona Works shops, and its history as a railroad town still shows in the town today despite the decline of the railroad and its eventual absorption into Penn Central, Conrail, and now Norfolk Southern.
Top landmarks
Founded 1851
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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