How far is Bowling Green, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Youngstown.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
56 m · 11 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Wooster Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
25 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1560 ft · 33 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
24 m · 5 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
970 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
32 m · 6 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
2042 ft · 42 sec · East Wooster Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bowling Green Road East
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Continue on East Bowling Green Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Bowling Green Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Bowling Green Road
1775 ft · 43 sec · East Bowling Green Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowling Green Road East
21.2 mi · 29 min · Bowling Green Road East
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Turn left onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway
31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
74 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2998 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Youngstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Bowling Green and 86.7 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowling Green and Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 157.11 mi (252.84 km).
#1 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.27 | $58.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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