How far is Dresden, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Dresden, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.48 mi
02h 18m
Flight
98.31 mi
158.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.31 mi
Kilometers
158.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.48 mi
Kilometers
211.6 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Dresden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dresden
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dresden
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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dresden
65 mi
01h 09m
To Youngstown
66.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Dresden and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3032 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dresden Road

    3157 ft · 1 min · North Dresden Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2349 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dresden Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dresden Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Raiders Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Raiders Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1936 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

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

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  21. 21

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

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raiders Road
71.1 mi · 54%
State Route 14
21.6 mi · 16%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 12%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 5%
I 680
6.14 mi · 5%
Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raiders Road

Merge slight left

38.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
98.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
01h 09m from Dresden
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dresden 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 Dresden to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Dresden and 66.5 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dresden and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 98.31 mi (158.22 km).

Dresden

#1 Dresden

Town in the U.

Population1,688
Coordinates40.1214600, -82.0106900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East 8th Street (-82.010686, 40.121452)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.79 $22.23 $44.45
Diesel $4.30 $19.97 $39.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dresden and Youngstown. The current time is 19:30:32.

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.