How far is Howland Center, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Howland Center, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.35 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.59 mi
18.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.59 mi
Kilometers
18.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.32 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Howland Center
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howland Center
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Howland Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Girard
OH

Town in Ohio

From Howland Center
6.9 mi
00h 10m
To Youngstown
9.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howland Center and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Venice Heights Drive Northeast

    632 ft · 29 sec · Venice Heights Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

    102 m · 17 sec · Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast

    129 m · 19 sec · Anderson Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Niles Cortland Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Niles Cortland Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Niles Cortland Road Southeast

    2563 ft · 51 sec · Niles Cortland Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Niles Cortland Road

    153 m · 12 sec · Niles Cortland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 82: Sharon Pa

    1544 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt

    1 mi · 1 min · Warren Outer Belt

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Youngstown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1807 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gypsy Lane

    1954 ft · 43 sec · Gypsy Lane

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Rayen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wick Avenue

    1000 ft · 23 sec · Wick Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    145 m · 17 sec · Central Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howland Center and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 11 South
5.85 mi · 36%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.02 mi · 12%
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
1.39 mi · 8%
Warren Outer Belt
1.04 mi · 6%
Niles Cortland Road Northeast
0.94 mi · 6%
West Rayen Avenue
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SR 11 South

Merge slight left

5.17 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girard
00h 10m from Howland Center
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Howland Center 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 Howland Center to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Girard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Howland Center and 9.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Howland Center and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Girard

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

42 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

92 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

119 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howland Center and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.65 km).

Howland Center

#1 Howland Center

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population6,351
Coordinates41.2511700, -80.7453600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Venice Heights Drive Northeast (-80.74536, 41.25098)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.46 $4.92
Premium $4.79 $2.78 $5.56
Diesel $4.30 $2.50 $4.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Howland Center and Youngstown. The current time is 21:26:21.

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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.