How far is Oil City, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from Oil City, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.45 mi
02h 13m
Flight
76.65 mi
123.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.65 mi
Kilometers
123.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.45 mi
Kilometers
161.66 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Oil City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oil City
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oil City
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
Plain Grove
PA

Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

From Oil City
50.2 mi
01h 06m
To Mount Lebanon
50.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oil City and Mount Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1004 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Allegheny Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Allegheny Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 15th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1983 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1881 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  17. 17

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

    1026 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Lydia Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Lydia Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2576 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2405 ft · 47 sec · Greentree Road

  22. 22

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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    48 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oil City 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
45.5 mi · 45%
Washington
13.1 mi · 13%
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
9.61 mi · 10%
Allegheny Boulevard
6.68 mi · 7%
Pittsburgh Road
3.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 79 South

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain Grove
01h 06m from Oil City
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oil City and Mostly Sunny near Mount Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oil City to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Oil City and 50.2 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oil City and Mostly Sunny near Mount Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

81 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

104 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oil City and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 76.65 mi (123.35 km).

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#1 Oil City

City of Pennsylvania

Population10,137
Coordinates41.4339500, -79.7064400
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Oil City (-79.70644, 41.43395)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oil City and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 00:30:27.

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.