How far is Dalton, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Dalton, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
77.95 mi
01h 22m
Flight
58.4 mi
93.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.4 mi
Kilometers
93.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.95 mi
Kilometers
125.45 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Alliance
OH

City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.

From Dalton
37.3 mi
00h 41m
To Youngstown
40.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Dalton and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3105 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Old Lincoln Way

    2615 ft · 52 sec · East Old Lincoln Way

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Way

    17 mi · 20 min · East Lincoln Way

  5. 5

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

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

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

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 14
21.6 mi · 28%
East Lincoln Way
17 mi · 22%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 20%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 8%
I 680
6.14 mi · 8%
Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Lincoln Way

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Way

17 mi · 00h 20m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alliance
00h 41m from Dalton
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalton and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Alliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Dalton and 40.6 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alliance

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

1 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

82 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

107 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.99 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates40.7989400, -81.6954100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.695388, 40.79894)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.19
Round trip
$20.38
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.19 $20.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.67 $23.33
Premium $4.79 $13.17 $26.35
Diesel $4.30 $11.84 $23.67

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 Dalton and Youngstown. The current time is 01:57:26.

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.