How far is Kenton, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Kenton, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Youngstown.
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Start on West Franklin Street
140 m · 15 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
11.4 mi · 19 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mad River Street
2337 ft · 57 sec · Mad River Street
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Continue on Warehouse Street
137 m · 18 sec · Warehouse Street
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Turn left onto West Lima Street
700 ft · 16 sec · West Lima Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Martin Street
664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto West Gage Street
1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street
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Turn right onto Wells Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Road
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Take the ramp right
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
46.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenton and Youngstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wells Road
Take the exit slight right
46.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kenton and Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Kenton and 97.5 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenton and Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polk.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 157.78 mi (253.92 km).
#1 Kenton
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.6470000, -83.6096500 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.85 | $63.71 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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