How far is Jefferson, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Jefferson, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
192.44 mi
03h 03m
Flight
142.16 mi
228.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.16 mi
Kilometers
228.79 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.44 mi
Kilometers
309.71 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Jefferson
95.1 mi
01h 31m
To Youngstown
97.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Road Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterloo Road Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterloo Road Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Road Northwest

    1310 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Diley Road Northwest

    2269 ft · 51 sec · Diley Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward Columbus

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    2383 ft · 34 sec · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  16. 16

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
101 mi · 53%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 23%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 5%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
East Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 31m from Jefferson
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Jefferson and 97.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.16 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 142.16 mi (228.79 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

County in Ohio, United States

Population1,821
Coordinates39.8139500, -82.7607300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Road Northwest (-82.760765, 39.813616)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.71 L · about $25.16
Round trip
$50.31
13.58 gal · 51.42 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.16 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.80 $57.61
Premium $4.79 $32.52 $65.05
Diesel $4.30 $29.22 $58.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Youngstown. The current time is 23:37:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.