How far is Hudson, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Hudson, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.78 mi
00h 53m
Flight
42.27 mi
68.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.78 mi
Kilometers
78.5 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Windham
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hudson
24.7 mi
00h 26m
To Youngstown
24.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°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 Hudson and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Streetsboro Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Streetsboro Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 303

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 303

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Square Drive

    1104 ft · 46 sec · Market Square Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    37 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    2906 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    30.8 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 63%
I 680
6.14 mi · 13%
I 80 East
5.63 mi · 12%
West Streetsboro Street
2.53 mi · 5%
State Route 303
1.96 mi · 4%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 26m from Hudson
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Hudson and 24.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

89 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.03 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in Ohio

Population22,179
Coordinates41.2400600, -81.4406700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: West Streetsboro Street (-81.440671, 41.239967)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.30 $14.59
Premium $4.79 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $4.30 $7.40 $14.81

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 Hudson and Youngstown. The current time is 22:53:06.

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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.