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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.8 mi
02h 03m
Flight
89.02 mi
143.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.02 mi
Kilometers
143.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Meadville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadville
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadville
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
Portersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Meadville
49.5 mi
01h 01m
To Mount Lebanon
49.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    77 m · 8 sec · Linden Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto French Creek Parkway

    728 ft · 21 sec · French Creek Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Smock Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smock Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Conneaut Lake Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Conneaut Lake Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1205 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1881 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1026 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Lydia Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Lydia Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2576 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2405 ft · 47 sec · Greentree Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    48 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadville 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
75.8 mi · 77%
Washington
13.1 mi · 13%
Cochran Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
1.61 mi · 2%
Washington Road
1.31 mi · 1%
Smock Highway
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portersville
01h 01m from Meadville
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

93 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadville and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 89.02 mi (143.26 km).

Meadville

#1 Meadville

City in Pennsylvania

Population12,386
Coordinates41.6414400, -80.1514500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadville and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 19:52:47.

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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.