How far is Delaware, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Delaware, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.83 mi
02h 32m
Flight
138.24 mi
222.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.24 mi
Kilometers
222.48 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.83 mi
Kilometers
254 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
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
Burbank
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Delaware
78.7 mi
01h 16m
To Youngstown
79.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West William Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West William Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware 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
17 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 53%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 28%
I 76
18.3 mi · 12%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
West William Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
01h 16m from Delaware
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware 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 Delaware to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Delaware and 79.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 138.24 mi (222.48 km).

Delaware

#1 Delaware

The county seat of Delaware County, Ohio.

Population42,607
Coordinates40.2986700, -83.0679700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: West William Street (-83.067958, 40.298811)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.63 $47.26
Premium $4.79 $26.68 $53.36
Diesel $4.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 Delaware and Youngstown. The current time is 20:48:29.

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.