How far is Kent, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Kent, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.91 mi
00h 46m
Flight
37.05 mi
59.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.05 mi
Kilometers
59.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.45 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
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
Craig Beach
OH

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kent
21.1 mi
00h 23m
To Youngstown
20.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
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 Kent and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    65 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2307 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1795 ft · 48 sec · South Water Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 43

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 43

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 East: Youngstown

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
31.6 mi · 75%
I 680
6.14 mi · 15%
State Route 43
1.69 mi · 4%
Franklin Avenue
1.34 mi · 3%
Market Street
0.6 mi · 1%
South Water Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig Beach
00h 23m from Kent
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent 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 Kent to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Craig Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Kent and 20.9 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

24 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 37.05 mi (59.63 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

Population29,319
Coordinates41.1536700, -81.3578900
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.357891, 41.153771)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.28 $12.56
Premium $4.79 $7.09 $14.18
Diesel $4.30 $6.37 $12.74

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 Kent and Youngstown. The current time is 23:39:27.

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.