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

The driving distance from Fort Recovery, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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
259.39 mi
04h 14m
Flight
221.12 mi
355.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.12 mi
Kilometers
355.86 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.39 mi
Kilometers
417.44 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Recovery
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Recovery
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Recovery
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
North Robinson
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

From Fort Recovery
129.6 mi
02h 07m
To Youngstown
129.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
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 Fort Recovery and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Butler Street

    25 m · 4 sec · East Butler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    657 ft · 18 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Siegrist-Jutte Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Siegrist-Jutte Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    9 mi · 11 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Recovery 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 18%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 17%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 13%
I 75 North
24.7 mi · 10%
East Market Street
21.6 mi · 8%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Robinson
02h 07m from Fort Recovery
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Recovery 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 Recovery to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Fort Recovery and 129.8 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Recovery and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 221.12 mi (355.86 km).

Fort Recovery

#1 Fort Recovery

Village in Ohio, USA

Population1,470
Coordinates40.4128200, -84.7763500
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East Butler Street (-84.776347, 40.412851)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.65 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
18.3 gal · 69.3 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.81 $77.63
Premium $4.79 $43.83 $87.66
Diesel $4.30 $39.38 $78.76

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 Fort Recovery and Youngstown. The current time is 00:26:01.

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.