How far is Monessen, PA from Ardara, PA?
The driving distance from Monessen, PA to Ardara, PA is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monessen and Ardara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monessen and Ardara.
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Start on Marion Avenue
6 m · 7 sec · Marion Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tyrol Boulevard
688 ft · 14 sec · Tyrol Boulevard
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Continue on Tyrol Road
1211 ft · 24 sec · Tyrol Road
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Continue on Monessen Highway
1032 ft · 21 sec · Monessen Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2983 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
902 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison
788 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Waltz Mill Road
1281 ft · 30 sec · Waltz Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
65 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 136
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 136
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Turn left onto Arona Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Arona Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
138 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
1036 ft · 28 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
641 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
698 ft · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1849 ft · 42 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
116 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Trafford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Trafford Road
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Turn right onto Haywood Road
120 m · 24 sec · Haywood Road
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Turn left onto Mary Street
130 m · 21 sec · Mary Street
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monessen and Ardara.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monessen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monessen to Ardara?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hunker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Monessen and 14.2 miles from Ardara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monessen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardara.
Stop Ideas Near Hunker
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 Hunker.
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monessen and Ardara. Straight-line distance: 16.56 mi (26.65 km).
#1 Monessen
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.1484100, -79.8878300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardara
Ardara is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3578500, -79.7350400 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardara (-79.73504, 40.35785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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
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