How far is Anderson, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Anderson, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 222.5 miles (358 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.44 mi
03h 40m
Flight
175.32 mi
282.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.32 mi
Kilometers
282.15 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.44 mi
Kilometers
357.99 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 25, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Sat, Apr 25, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-25T14:00
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, Apr 25, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Anderson
111 mi
01h 50m
To Youngstown
111.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Station Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Anderson Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Moundsville Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Columbus

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Youngstown.

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
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
102 mi · 46%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 20%
US 23 North
29.6 mi · 13%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
175.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 50m from Anderson
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Anderson and Rain Showers Likely near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Anderson and 111.5 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Anderson and Rain Showers Likely near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 175.32 mi (282.15 km).

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#1 Anderson

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

Population44,059
Coordinates39.3609000, -83.0704600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.71 L · about $29.08
Round trip
$58.17
15.7 gal · 59.42 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.08 $58.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.30 $66.60
Premium $4.79 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $4.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 Ohio · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Youngstown. The current time is 14:00:59.

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.