How far is Meadville, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?
The driving distance from Meadville, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadville and Mount Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadville and Mount Lebanon.
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Start on Park Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
77 m · 8 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto French Creek Parkway
728 ft · 21 sec · French Creek Parkway
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Continue on Smock Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Continue on Conneaut Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Conneaut Lake Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1205 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1881 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1026 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lydia Street
159 m · 26 sec · Lydia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2405 ft · 47 sec · Greentree Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
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Turn left
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadville and Mount Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 South
Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meadville and Mostly Sunny 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 Meadville to Mount Lebanon?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Meadville and 49.3 miles from Mount Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meadville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadville and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 89.02 mi (143.26 km).
#1 Meadville
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,386 |
| Coordinates | 41.6414400, -80.1514500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Lebanon
Municipality in Pennsylvania
| Population | 31,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.3553500, -80.0495000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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