How far is State College, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from State College, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
142.95 mi
03h 18m
Flight
118.82 mi
191.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.82 mi
Kilometers
191.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.95 mi
Kilometers
230.06 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-18T01:43
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
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
Nanty Glo
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From State College
71.4 mi
01h 39m
To Mount Lebanon
71.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between State College and Mount Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    581 ft · 29 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue

    1255 ft · 47 sec · West College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    68 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · North Atherton Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Washington Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between State College 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 43%
I 99 South
41.3 mi · 29%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 8%
North Atherton Street
3.87 mi · 3%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on 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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nanty Glo
01h 39m from State College
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving State College and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from State College to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from State College and 71.6 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around State College and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

18 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

37 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

50 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Tyrone

55 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 118.82 mi (191.23 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.19
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.59 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.95 $24.97 $49.94
Diesel $5.98 $30.14 $60.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 01:43:00.

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.