How far is Gibson, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Gibson, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
126.69 mi
02h 10m
Flight
87.36 mi
140.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.36 mi
Kilometers
140.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.69 mi
Kilometers
203.88 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
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 Gibson
62.6 mi
01h 05m
To Youngstown
64.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Gibson and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    594 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Salem Road

    2858 ft · 1 min · Salem Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Leatherwood Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Leatherwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto East Pike Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pike Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1908 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

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

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  18. 18

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

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibson 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Pike Road
60.9 mi · 48%
State Route 14
21.6 mi · 17%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 12%
Leatherwood Road
7.08 mi · 6%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 5%
I 680
6.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Pike Road

Merge slight left

57.4 mi · 01h 02m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
01h 05m from Gibson
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gibson and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 62.6 miles from Gibson and 64.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gibson and Sunny 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 Gibson and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 87.36 mi (140.59 km).

Gibson

#1 Gibson

Township in Mercer County, Ohio, United States

Population2,483
Coordinates39.9764600, -81.4131700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-81.413733, 39.976262)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.12
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.56 $33.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.96 $37.92
Premium $4.79 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $4.30 $19.24 $38.48

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 Gibson and Youngstown. The current time is 00:47:34.

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.