How far is Bluffton, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Bluffton, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
192.3 mi
03h 06m
Flight
169.5 mi
272.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.5 mi
Kilometers
272.79 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.3 mi
Kilometers
309.47 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluffton
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Bluffton
95.9 mi
01h 33m
To Youngstown
96.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    25 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
50.1 mi · 26%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 23%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 17%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
169.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 33m from Bluffton
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluffton and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Bluffton and 96.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.16 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluffton and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 169.5 mi (272.79 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in northwest Ohio

Population4,030
Coordinates40.8953300, -83.8888300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.889104, 40.895259)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.69 L · about $25.16
Round trip
$50.31
13.58 gal · 51.38 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.16 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.80 $57.61
Premium $4.79 $32.52 $65.05
Diesel $4.30 $29.22 $58.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Youngstown. The current time is 20:40:03.

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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.