Origin
Tyrone, PA
Late night in Tyrone on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyrone, PA to Altoona, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyrone, PA
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Trip Overview
Tyrone, PA to Altoona, PA is 15.2 miles and takes about 20m via I 99, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger journey. You can expect a mixed driving profile that's easy to navigate and doesn't require extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 99 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Greenwood Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Sabbath Rest Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bellwood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 99
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyrone, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on US 220 Business
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 10th Street
2
Turn left onto US 220 Business
493 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Turn right onto PA 453
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 11th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
5
Merge onto I 99; US 220
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 99; US 220
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
7
Turn right onto PA 764
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
8
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
9
Turn right onto PA 764
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
10
Continue on PA 764
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
11
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
13
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
14
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto PA 764
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
16
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
17
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 220 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto US 220 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 453 / East 11th Street
Turn right onto PA 453 / East 11th Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
4
10 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
6th Avenue Road
At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Altoona on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
9 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
20m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive, with 56% of it being on the highway, specifically I 99. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 8.6 miles on I 99, offering a consistent pace. The remainder of the journey incorporates local roads like East Pleasant Valley Boulevard and Greenwood Road, providing a change of scenery and speed. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel and more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on I 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 220 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue.
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 20m 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 220 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 453 / East 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Altoona, PA
Full guide →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.
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 20m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on I 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 220 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 453 / East 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 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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