How far is Choctaw Lake, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Choctaw Lake, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
201.73 mi
03h 12m
Flight
168.43 mi
271.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.43 mi
Kilometers
271.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.73 mi
Kilometers
324.66 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Choctaw Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Choctaw Lake
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Youngstown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Choctaw Lake
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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Choctaw Lake
100.7 mi
01h 36m
To Youngstown
101 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Choctaw Lake and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Choctaw Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Choctaw Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Columbus Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Columbus Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Urbana-London Road

    2559 ft · 54 sec · West Urbana-London Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Choctaw Lake 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 50%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 22%
West Urbana-London Road
23.9 mi · 12%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
168.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 36m from Choctaw Lake
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Choctaw Lake 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 Choctaw Lake to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Choctaw Lake and 101 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Choctaw Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Choctaw Lake and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 168.43 mi (271.06 km).

Choctaw Lake

#1 Choctaw Lake

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

Population1,546
Coordinates39.9600600, -83.4849200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.482388, 39.959453)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.95 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
14.24 gal · 53.9 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.20 $60.41
Premium $4.79 $34.10 $68.21
Diesel $4.30 $30.64 $61.29

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 Choctaw Lake and Youngstown. The current time is 20:00:33.

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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.