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

The driving distance from Jackson Center, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.2 mi
03h 37m
Flight
183.19 mi
294.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.19 mi
Kilometers
294.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.2 mi
Kilometers
349.55 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson Center
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson Center
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson Center
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Jackson Center
108.4 mi
01h 48m
To Youngstown
108.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Jackson Center and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pike Street

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Pike Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    31.8 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson Center 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 39%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 20%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 7%
Pike Street
11.6 mi · 5%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 48m from Jackson Center
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson 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 Jackson Center to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Jackson Center and 108.8 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.38 one way or $56.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson Center and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson Center and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 183.19 mi (294.81 km).

Jackson Center

#1 Jackson Center

City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,456
Coordinates40.4394900, -84.0402200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-84.040164, 40.439489)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $28.38
Round trip
$56.76
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.38 $56.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.79 $36.69 $73.38
Diesel $4.30 $32.97 $65.94

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 Jackson Center and Youngstown. The current time is 22:58:49.

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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.