How far is Carlisle, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 159 miles (255.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.98 mi
02h 30m
Flight
100.82 mi
162.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.82 mi
Kilometers
162.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.98 mi
Kilometers
255.86 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From Carlisle
73.9 mi
01h 15m
To Youngstown
85 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Road Fork Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
79.8 mi · 50%
State Route 14
21.6 mi · 14%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 10%
Woodsfield Road
8.82 mi · 6%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 4%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
01h 15m from Carlisle
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159 miles (255.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Carlisle and 85 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 100.82 mi (162.26 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Road Fork Road (-81.36359, 39.745613)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.24 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.57
11.22 gal · 42.48 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.79 $41.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.80 $47.60
Premium $4.79 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $4.30 $24.15 $48.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Youngstown. The current time is 08:21:53.

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.