How far is Highland Heights, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Highland Heights, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Heights and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Youngstown.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Bishop Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bishop Road
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Continue on Brainard Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Brainard Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Road
1545 ft · 45 sec · Cedar Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 271 South: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
2435 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1838 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Heights and Youngstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Highland Heights and Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Heights to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Highland Heights and 36.8 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Highland Heights and Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Shalersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shalersville.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Heights and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 53.16 mi (85.55 km).
#1 Highland Heights
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 8,335 |
| Coordinates | 41.5520000, -81.4784500 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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