How far is Fort McKinley, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Fort McKinley, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.77 mi
03h 55m
Flight
209.75 mi
337.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.75 mi
Kilometers
337.56 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.77 mi
Kilometers
395.53 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, May 30, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Fort McKinley
Sat, May 30, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort McKinley
2026-05-30T04:26
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, May 30, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort McKinley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Fort McKinley
122.7 mi
01h 57m
To Youngstown
123 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort McKinley and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort McKinley and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Free Pike

    132 m · 11 sec · Free Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Siebenthaler Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Siebenthaler Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Turner Road

    2211 ft · 39 sec · Turner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Shoup Mill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shoup Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Needmore Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Needmore Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  21. 21

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort McKinley 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 41%
I 70 East
62.1 mi · 25%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 18%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
I 680
6.14 mi · 2%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
209.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 57m from Fort McKinley
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort McKinley and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort McKinley to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Fort McKinley and 123 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort McKinley and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort McKinley and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 209.75 mi (337.56 km).

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#1 Fort McKinley

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7975600, -84.2535500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.253739, 39.797557)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.83 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.24
17.34 gal · 65.66 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.12 $64.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $4.79 $41.53 $83.06
Diesel $4.30 $37.32 $74.63

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort McKinley and Youngstown. The current time is 04:26:45.

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.