How far is East Cleveland, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from East Cleveland, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
72.31 mi
01h 23m
Flight
56.77 mi
91.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.77 mi
Kilometers
91.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.31 mi
Kilometers
116.37 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in East Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Cleveland
2026-04-18T21:36
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
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 East Cleveland
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
Shalersville
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From East Cleveland
34.6 mi
00h 41m
To Youngstown
37.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Cleveland and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Euclid Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lee Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Road

    3.8 mi · 11 min · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road

    1582 ft · 38 sec · Warrensville Center Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northfield Road

    801 ft · 14 sec · Northfield Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mueti Drive

    1322 ft · 22 sec · Mueti Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    2435 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1838 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    30.8 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Cleveland 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 43%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.4 mi · 19%
I 680
6.14 mi · 8%
I 80 East
5.63 mi · 8%
Lee Road
3.75 mi · 5%
Northfield Road
2.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shalersville
00h 41m from East Cleveland
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Cleveland to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from East Cleveland and 37.7 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 $9.45 one way or $18.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Shalersville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Cleveland and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 56.77 mi (91.36 km).

East Cleveland

#1 East Cleveland

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population16,797
Coordinates41.5331100, -81.5790100
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Euclid Avenue (-81.579065, 41.533143)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.90
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.45 $18.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.82 $21.63
Premium $4.79 $12.21 $24.43
Diesel $4.30 $10.98 $21.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Cleveland and Youngstown. The current time is 21:36:09.

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.