How long does it take to drive from University of Puget Sound, Washington to Altoona, Washington?

The driving time from University of Puget Sound, Washington to Altoona, Washington is approximately 3 hours 36 minutes. The total distance is 171.7 mi taking approximately 3 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from University of Puget Sound to Altoona

Q: How far is it from University of Puget Sound, Washington to Altoona, Washington?

The distance from University of Puget Sound, Washington to Altoona, Washington is 171.7 mi. The total travel time is approximately 3 hours 36 minutes.

Driving Distance

171.7 mi • 276.3 km

Flying Distance

88.5 mi • 142.4 km

52 mph avg speed

Southwest direction

3 hr 36 min travel time

Route Information

The driving distance from University of Puget Sound, Washington to Altoona, Washington is 171.7 mi (276.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 88.5 mi (142.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 36 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Place	University of Puget Sound
State/Province	Washington
Country	US
Latitude	47.26175
Longitude	-122.481444
GPS	47.26175° N, 122.481444° W
Local Time	3:56 PM
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Place	Altoona
State/Province	Washington
Country	US
Latitude	46.266774
Longitude	-123.65625
GPS	46.266774° N, 123.65625° W
Local Time	3:56 PM
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from University of Puget Sound, Washington to Altoona, Washington covers 171.7 mi (276.3 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 3 hours 36 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (148.3-171.7 miles / 239-276 km). The primary route shown here saves 55 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

WA-7 S and WA-4 W

171.7 mi 3 hours 36 minutes

Shortest

I-5 S and WA-4 W

148.3 mi 2 hours 42 minutes

Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.