Origin
Latrobe, PA
Afternoon in Latrobe on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Latrobe, PA to Ardara, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Latrobe, PA
Haneul Trac
Ardara, PA
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Trip Overview
Latrobe to Ardara is 23.8 miles and takes about 42m via Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward drive through familiar Northeast territory. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion without requiring extensive planning or an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a relaxed way to connect two points in the region. Consider this if you're looking for a simple, accessible drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a highway. With only a 7% highway share, expect most of your journey to be on less direct, local thoroughfares. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles along the Lincoln Highway. This suggests a drive where you'll be actively navigating through towns and varying speed limits, rather than a monotonous interstate experience. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with plenty of turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.8 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (PA 993 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 993 / Main Street
Turn right onto PA 993 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Mary Street
Turn left onto Mary Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Virginia Avenue
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Latrobe, PA to Ardara, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Greensburg Business District along the way.
Greensburg Business District
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
|
via East Pittsburgh Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 13.3 mi | 23m |
| East Pittsburgh Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Route 981 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Otterman Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Trafford Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Tollgate Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lloyd Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 13.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Latrobe, PA and Ardara, PA.
1
Start on PA 981
173 ft
·
2 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
2
Continue on PA 981
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Depot Street
3
Continue on PA 981
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lloyd Avenue
4
Continue on PA 981
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 981
5
Turn right onto US 30
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on US 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Street
7
Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Street
Toward Greensburg Business District
8
Continue on PA 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Otterman Street
9
Turn straight onto Tollgate Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tollgate Hill Road
10
Turn left onto US 30
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
454 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn straight onto 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
13
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Chestnut Street
14
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Turn left onto PA 993
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
17
Turn right onto PA 993
380 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto PA 993
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
19
Continue on PA 993
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Trafford Road
20
Turn right onto Haywood Road
393 ft
·
24 sec
·
Haywood Road
21
Turn left onto Mary Street
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mary Street
22
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
199 ft
·
8 sec
·
Virginia Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Virginia Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ardara, PA
Afternoon in Ardara on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Latrobe, PA to Ardara, PA covers 23.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, East Pittsburgh Street, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Latrobe, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (PA 993 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Latrobe, PA to Ardara, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Greensburg Business District along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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