Origin
Clearfield, PA
Morning in Clearfield on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearfield, PA to Altoona, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearfield, PA
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Trip Overview
This 50.4-mile journey from Clearfield to Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward 1-hour and 8-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes Tyrone Pike and I-99, with a smaller portion on Philipsburg Bigler Highway, making it a manageable excursion. You can expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this trip, which is quite economical. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this drive is best suited as a single-day adventure rather than requiring an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Pike | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| I 99 | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Clearfield Woodland Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Centre Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bigler Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tyrone Pike
— 13.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearfield, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on River Road
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
River Road
2
Turn left onto US 322; PA 153
413 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nichols Street
3
Continue on US 322
487 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Turn slight left onto US 322
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bigler Avenue
5
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Daisy Street
6
Continue on US 322
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearfield Woodland Highway
7
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
8
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
9
Continue on US 322
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Front Street
10
Continue on US 322; PA 53
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Centre Street
11
Continue on PA 350
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Tyrone Pike
12
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 99; US 220
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 99; US 220
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
15
Turn right onto PA 764
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
16
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
17
Turn right onto PA 764
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
18
Continue on PA 764
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
19
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
21
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
22
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto PA 764
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
24
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
25
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Clearfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 322; PA 153 / Nichols Street
Turn left onto US 322; PA 153 / Nichols Street
Navigation decision point
3
31.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
44.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
4
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 220 Business; PA 764 / East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764 / East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
6th Avenue Road
At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Philipsburg, PA
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 50.4-mile trip, with only 24% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on Tyrone Pike, so be prepared for more frequent turns and varied road conditions. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a drive that keeps you engaged with the local landscape. The character of the road will shift as you transition between these different thoroughfares, offering a dynamic driving experience.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Tyrone Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 322; PA 153 / Nichols Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 322; PA 153 / Nichols Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Clearfield, PA
Full guide →Clearfield is a borough in Clearfield County Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Clearfield County, a part of the Pennsylvania Wilds. The community is known for its abundance of wildlife and outdoor activities, such as hiking, bicycling, hunting, fishing and canoeing.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Tyrone Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 322; PA 153 / Nichols Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Altoona, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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