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

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Meadville, PA is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
99.19 mi
02h 01m
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
99.19 mi
Kilometers
159.63 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-15T21:26
Arrive Meadville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Lebanon
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 Mount Lebanon
49.6 mi
01h 00m
To Meadville
49.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  9. 9

    Continue on I 279 North: North Shore

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville

    1447 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road

    1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Smock Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 279 North
88.3 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 2%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Cochran Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Washington Road
1.31 mi · 1%
Smock Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 279 North

Merge slight left

75 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portersville
01h 00m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meadville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 49.6 miles from Mount Lebanon and 49.6 miles from Meadville.

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 10.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Mount Lebanon and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 89.02 mi (143.26 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Meadville

#2 Meadville

City in Pennsylvania

Population12,386
Coordinates41.6414400, -80.1514500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.10 $32.19
Premium $4.95 $17.34 $34.68
Diesel $5.98 $20.93 $41.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Lebanon and Meadville. The current time is 21:26:41.

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.