How far is Grandview Heights, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Grandview Heights, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
176.36 mi
02h 49m
Flight
147.48 mi
237.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.48 mi
Kilometers
237.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.36 mi
Kilometers
283.82 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, May 14, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Grandview Heights
Thu, May 14, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandview Heights
2026-05-14T03:51
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, May 14, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grandview Heights
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
Polk
OH

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

From Grandview Heights
86.8 mi
01h 24m
To Youngstown
89.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grandview Heights and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grandview Heights and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulford Road

    35 m · 9 sec · Mulford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hope Avenue

    1883 ft · 1 min · Hope Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    1315 ft · 47 sec · Perry Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grandview Heights 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
98.9 mi · 56%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 25%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

98.7 mi · 01h 47m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 24m from Grandview Heights
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grandview Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grandview Heights to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Grandview Heights and 89.5 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grandview Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grandview Heights and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 147.48 mi (237.35 km).

Grandview Heights

#1 Grandview Heights

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population9,084
Coordinates39.9797900, -83.0407400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulford Road (-83.040737, 39.979828)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $23.05
Round trip
$46.09
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.05 $46.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.39 $52.77
Premium $4.79 $29.79 $59.59
Diesel $4.30 $26.77 $53.54

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandview Heights and Youngstown. The current time is 03:51:35.

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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.