How far is Germantown, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Germantown, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
256.71 mi
04h 01m
Flight
220.69 mi
355.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.69 mi
Kilometers
355.17 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.71 mi
Kilometers
413.13 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, May 30, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Germantown
Sat, May 30, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-05-30T04:26
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, May 30, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Germantown
127.9 mi
02h 00m
To Youngstown
128.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NE
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 Germantown and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    69 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    714 ft · 31 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dayton Germantown Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Germantown Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Germantown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Germantown Pike

    1.6 km · 1 min · Germantown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Germantown Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Germantown Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Norwood Avenue

    921 ft · 20 sec · Norwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West 5th Street

    674 ft · 19 sec · West 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Robert Drive

    1153 ft · 34 sec · South Robert Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2655 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 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 Germantown 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 39%
US 70 East
55 mi · 21%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 17%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
SR 4 North
10.8 mi · 4%
Germantown Street
8.5 mi · 3%
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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
220.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 00m from Germantown
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Germantown and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Germantown and 128.8 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 220.7 miles (355.2 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.57 one way or $67.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 220.69 mi (355.17 km).

Germantown

#1 Germantown

City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

Population5,567
Coordinates39.6261700, -84.3693900
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.369429, 39.626169)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.29 L · about $33.57
Round trip
$67.13
18.12 gal · 68.58 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.57 $67.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.43 $76.87
Premium $4.79 $43.40 $86.79
Diesel $4.30 $38.99 $77.99

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 Germantown and Youngstown. The current time is 04:26:21.

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.