How far is Columbus Grove, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus Grove, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus Grove and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Grove and Youngstown.
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Start on North High Street
33 m · 11 sec · North High Street
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Turn left onto East Sycamore Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East Sycamore Street
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Continue on Road Z
1.3 mi · 3 min · Road Z
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Turn right onto County Highway 8-S
149 m · 21 sec · County Highway 8-S
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Continue on Mayberry Road
4 mi · 7 min · Mayberry Road
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Turn left onto East Hook-Waltz Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Hook-Waltz Road
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Turn right onto North Thayer Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Thayer Road
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Take the ramp straight
63 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight left
57 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
44 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right
46.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus Grove and Youngstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Thayer Road
Take the exit slight right
46.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus Grove and Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus Grove to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 101.2 miles from Columbus Grove and 101.3 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus Grove and Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus Grove and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 178.08 mi (286.59 km).
#1 Columbus Grove
Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,061 |
| Coordinates | 40.9195000, -84.0568900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.33 | $60.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.77 | $61.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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