How far is Centerville, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Centerville, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 250.4 miles (403 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
250.39 mi
03h 55m
Flight
210.87 mi
339.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.87 mi
Kilometers
339.37 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.39 mi
Kilometers
402.96 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Centerville
125 mi
01h 57m
To Youngstown
125.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Centerville and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    39 m · 9 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    2688 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
25 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 40%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 21%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 18%
I 675 North
21.3 mi · 9%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
I 680
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
210.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 57m from Centerville
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (403 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Centerville and 125.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.75 one way or $65.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centerville and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 210.87 mi (339.37 km).

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#1 Centerville

City in Iowa, United States

Population23,882
Coordinates39.6283900, -84.1593800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-84.15938, 39.628396)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.45 L · about $32.75
Round trip
$65.50
17.68 gal · 66.9 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.75 $65.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.50 $75.00
Premium $4.79 $42.34 $84.69
Diesel $4.30 $38.05 $76.09

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 Centerville and Youngstown. The current time is 22:48:21.

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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.