How far is Clinton, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Clinton, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 231 miles (371.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
231 mi
03h 40m
Flight
198.67 mi
319.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.67 mi
Kilometers
319.73 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231 mi
Kilometers
371.76 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Clinton
115.3 mi
01h 50m
To Youngstown
115.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stone Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Stone Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.6 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
150 mi · 65%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 19%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
Stone Road
4.57 mi · 2%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
198.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 50m from Clinton
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231 miles (371.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Clinton and 115.8 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 198.67 mi (319.73 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa

Population1,206
Coordinates39.4658900, -83.7515900
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Stone Road (-83.751367, 39.46569)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $30.20
Round trip
$60.39
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.20 $60.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.57 $69.14
Premium $4.79 $39.04 $78.08
Diesel $4.30 $35.08 $70.16

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 Clinton and Youngstown. The current time is 00:24:43.

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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.