Latrobe, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Latrobe, PA have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 24 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Latrobe, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Haneul Trac
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
257.6 mi
Philadelphia, PA
Quickest Drive
42m
Ardara, PA
Plan Around Latrobe, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Latrobe, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Latrobe, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Latrobe, PA
Driving from Latrobe, PA
On average, trips departing from Latrobe, PA run 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 24 miles (42m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Latrobe, PA most often head toward Ardara, PA (23.8 mi, 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.47 per gallon. For the typical 24-mile trip from Latrobe, PA, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Latrobe, PA and 4 routes heading into Latrobe, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 24 miles.
The longest mapped route from Latrobe, PA covers 24 miles and takes approximately 42m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Latrobe, PA runs about 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.47/gallon for regular), the average 24-mile trip from Latrobe, PA costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Latrobe, PA include Ardara, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Latrobe, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,002
Median Income
$55,168
Median Home Value
$140,600
Median Age
43.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Latrobe, PA at a Glance
Founded
1852
Elevation
997 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Latrobe, PA
A sampling of people born in Latrobe, PA.
Fred Rogers
1928–2003
American television personality (1928–2003)
Arnold Palmer
1929–2016
American golfer (1929–2016)
Francis J. Harvey
1943
former secretary of the United States Army
Regis Canevin
1853–1927
Catholic archbishop (1853-1927)
Jo Ann Evansgardner
1925–2010
American psychologist and social activist
Chris Lightcap
1971
American jazz instrumentalist
Walt Corey
1938–2022
American football player and coach (1938–2022)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Latrobe, PA.
Latrobe station
train station in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
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Traveler Guide to Latrobe, PA
Latrobe is a city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.
Latrobe's history isn't limited to its coal mining and industrial heritage. This small city is home to the invention of the banana split ice cream treat, the first openly professional American football players, and the birthplaces of golfer Arnold Palmer and children's television titan Mr. (Fred) Rogers.
Great American Banana Split Celebration. Latrobe is the home of the banana split. (updated Apr 2018)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT IATA) is a common way to get in. The Pittsburgh airport is about an hour to an hour in a half away from Latrobe. Many airlines fly in and out of Pittsburgh including Air Canada, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United. 1 Arnold Palmer Regional Airport was the airport closest to Latrobe; it is found in the surrounding township of Unity. Spirit Airlines was the only airline with scheduled passenger service at this small airport, so when it shut down in May 2026, all scheduled passenger service halted. The airport hoped to sign a contract with a new airline before the end of 2026. 1 Latrobe railway station, 329 McKinley Ave. (updated May 2020) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates trains throughout the United States of America. (updated Dec 2020) Route stopping at Latrobe: Pennsylvanian operates daily between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark.
Travel tips adapted from Latrobe (Pennsylvania) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
Trips to Latrobe, PA
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