Altoona to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

445 miles 716.2 km · straight line
534 miles estimated 859.4 km · driving distance
10h 45min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Altoona to Elizabethtown is 445 miles (716.2 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located WSW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 534 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Elizabethtown. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altoona to Elizabethtown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 45min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 54min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 13min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients