How far is Kittanning, PA from South Bend, PA?

The driving distance from Kittanning, PA to South Bend, PA is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.46 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.29 mi
24.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.29 mi
Kilometers
24.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.31 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Kittanning
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittanning
2026-04-19T10:22
Arrive South Bend
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kittanning
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elderton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Kittanning
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To South Bend
9.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kittanning and South Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kittanning and South Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    1031 ft · 49 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    125 m · 19 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Indiana Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    48 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ole Mill Drive

    91 m · 13 sec · Ole Mill Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ole Mill Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittanning and South Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Road
13.4 mi · 69%
South Water Street
0.67 mi · 3%
North Jefferson Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.08 mi
Ole Mill Drive
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Road

Turn left onto Indiana Road

13.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elderton
00h 14m from Kittanning
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kittanning and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kittanning to South Bend?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elderton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Kittanning and 9.8 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kittanning and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Elderton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elderton, 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 Elderton.

RAIL

Latrobe station

42 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

54 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittanning and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 15.29 mi (24.6 km).

Kittanning

#1 Kittanning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,684
Coordinates40.8164500, -79.5219900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Population1,087
Coordinates40.6278400, -79.3694800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Kittanning (-79.52199, 40.81645)
End: South Bend (-79.36948, 40.62784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittanning and South Bend. The current time is 10:22:19.

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.