How far is Howard, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Howard, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.65 mi
02h 23m
Flight
99.97 mi
160.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.97 mi
Kilometers
160.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.65 mi
Kilometers
200.61 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Mon, May 18, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Howard
Mon, May 18, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howard
2026-05-18T11:53
Arrive Youngstown
Mon, May 18, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howard
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
Doylestown
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Howard
62 mi
01h 11m
To Youngstown
62.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    82 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    143 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    51 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millersburg Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 27 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Wooster Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Wooster Road

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Wooster Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bever Street

    2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bowman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Akron Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Akron Road

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Akron Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

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

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
49.5 mi · 40%
Wooster Road
27.2 mi · 22%
Akron Road
18.4 mi · 15%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 6%
I 680
6.14 mi · 5%
SR 21 North
3.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Keep slight left

39.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doylestown
01h 11m from Howard
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Howard and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Howard and 62.6 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Howard and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Doylestown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 99.97 mi (160.89 km).

Howard

#1 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.326818, 40.407561)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.60
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.30 $32.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.66 $37.33
Premium $4.79 $21.08 $42.15
Diesel $4.30 $18.94 $37.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Howard and Youngstown. The current time is 11:53:15.

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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.