How far is Mount Lebanon, PA from South Union, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to South Union, PA is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.84 mi
05h 14m
Flight
179.86 mi
289.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.86 mi
Kilometers
289.46 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.84 mi
Kilometers
382.77 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Union
Thu, Apr 16, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-16T00:41
Arrive South Union
Thu, Apr 16, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Lebanon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tyrone
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Mount Lebanon
118.8 mi
02h 37m
To South Union
119.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon and South Union.

  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 right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Appalachian Thwy

    1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy

  25. 25

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway

  26. 26

    Continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North: Mansfield

    3059 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty

    1510 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Route 414

    3052 ft · 1 min · Route 414

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Blockhouse Road

    1901 ft · 38 sec · Blockhouse Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Water Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Water Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Salt Spring Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Salt Spring Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Beck Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Beck Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Union Road

    25 m · 4 sec · South Union Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 26%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 24%
US 15 North
27.4 mi · 12%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyrone
02h 37m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Lebanon to South Union?

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tyrone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Mount Lebanon and 119.1 miles from South Union.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Lebanon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Union.

Stop Ideas Near Tyrone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Tyrone

Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

28 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

56 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and South Union. Straight-line distance: 179.86 mi (289.46 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
South Union

#2 South Union

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population10,106
Coordinates41.5681300, -76.9988600
Altitude552
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: South Union (-76.99886, 41.56813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.77 L · about $34.28
Round trip
$68.56
16.78 gal · 63.54 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.28 $68.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.59 $77.17
Premium $4.95 $41.56 $83.13
Diesel $5.98 $50.17 $100.34

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 South Union. The current time is 00:41:11.

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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.