How far is Altoona, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.86 mi
02h 32m
Flight
87.75 mi
141.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.75 mi
Kilometers
141.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.86 mi
Kilometers
165.54 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T03:05
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smith
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
51.3 mi
01h 16m
To Mount Lebanon
51.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Mount Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Mount Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 15 sec · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Mount Lebanon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 44%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 30%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 11%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 3%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.94 mi · 3%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
01h 16m from Altoona
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Altoona and 51.5 miles from Mount Lebanon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smith, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith.

RAIL

Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

30 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

31 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 87.75 mi (141.22 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.74 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.66
7.26 gal · 27.48 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.83 $29.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.69 $33.39
Premium $4.95 $17.98 $35.97
Diesel $5.98 $21.71 $43.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 03:05:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.