How far is Mount Lebanon, PA from Rankin, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Rankin, PA is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Lebanon and Rankin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon and Rankin.
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Start on the route
72 m · 23 sec
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Turn left
48 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.3 mi · 9 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood, Swissvale
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
761 ft · 29 sec · Monongahela Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
49 m · 11 sec · Schoyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
2792 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Continue on Miller Street
1267 ft · 37 sec · Miller Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harriet Street
742 ft · 20 sec · Harriet Street
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Continue on Rankin Boulevard
1431 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grace Street
58 m · 16 sec · Grace Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
26 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Mound Street
95 m · 19 sec · Mound Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Lebanon and Rankin.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.31 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rankin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Lebanon to Rankin?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 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?
Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Mount Lebanon and 8.1 miles from Rankin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rankin.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Rankin. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.76 km).
#1 Mount Lebanon
Municipality in Pennsylvania
| Population | 31,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.3553500, -80.0495000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rankin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,012 |
| Coordinates | 40.4125700, -79.8792200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rankin (-79.87922, 40.41257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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