How far is Center, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Center, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
117.27 mi
01h 59m
Flight
85.16 mi
137.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.16 mi
Kilometers
137.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.27 mi
Kilometers
188.73 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 PM EDT
Return by in Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-04-19T15:16
Arrive Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Center
57.9 mi
00h 59m
To Youngstown
59.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cooks Run Road

    44 m · 12 sec · Cooks Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cadiz Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cadiz Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

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

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

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

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
59.2 mi · 51%
State Route 14
21.6 mi · 18%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 13%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 5%
I 680
6.14 mi · 5%
Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 59m from Center
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Center and Partly Sunny then 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 Center to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Center and 59.3 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Center and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 85.16 mi (137.05 km).

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#1 Center

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

Population1,188
Coordinates40.0639600, -81.5290100
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooks Run Road (-81.528835, 40.063904)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.68
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.34 $30.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $4.79 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $4.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Center and Youngstown. The current time is 15:16:30.

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.