Origin
Wesleyville, PA
Evening in Wesleyville on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wesleyville, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
222.7 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Wesleyville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 222.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Station Road, Shannon Road, Norcross Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.4 miles from Wesleyville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 222.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Station Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wesleyville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Station Road | — | — |
| Shannon Road | — | — |
| Norcross Road | — | — |
| Martin Road | — | — |
| Wager Road | — | — |
| Wattsburg Road | — | — |
| Cleveland | — | — |
| AMVETS Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Station Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wesleyville, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Buffalo Road
10 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buffalo Road
2
Turn left onto Station Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
3
Continue on Shannon Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Road
4
Continue on Norcross Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Norcross Road
5
Turn left onto Martin Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Road
6
Turn right onto Wager Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wager Road
7
Turn left onto Wattsburg Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wattsburg Road
8
Take the ramp right toward Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cleveland
9
Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
AMVETS Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-79 South: Pittsburgh
11
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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I 80 East: Clarion
13
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
15
Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
16
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
17
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
18
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Front Street
19
Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Centre Street
20
Continue on Tyrone Pike
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Tyrone Pike
21
Take the ramp right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
24
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
25
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
27
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
28
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
30
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
31
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
32
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
33
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.4 miles from Wesleyville, PA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.4 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wesleyville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wesleyville, PA
This is one driving day of about 222.7 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Wesleyville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.4 mi from Wesleyville, PA · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.4 miles from Wesleyville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Altoona, PA
The final approach into Altoona, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Altoona, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.92 one way
$73.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $40.44 | $80.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.17 | $98.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
| Efficient EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.18 | $14.25 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Altoona on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wesleyville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 222.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Station Road, Shannon Road, Norcross Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.4 miles from Wesleyville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wesleyville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wesleyville, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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