How far is La Croft, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from La Croft, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.14 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.48 mi
50.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.04 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in La Croft
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Croft
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
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 La Croft
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
Middleton
OH

City in United States of America

From La Croft
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Youngstown
26.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Croft and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lisbon Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    19.4 mi · 28 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    43 m · 2 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    1544 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    995 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Boardman Parkway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Boardman Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1113 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1393 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    150 m · 10 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 La Croft and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lisbon Street
22.8 mi · 52%
Boardman Parkway
9.06 mi · 21%
South Avenue
2.6 mi · 6%
East Front Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.09 mi
Central Square
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Lisbon Street

Continue straight

19.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleton
00h 22m from La Croft
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Croft and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Croft to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from La Croft and 26.7 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Croft and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Middleton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

38 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

71 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

111 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

114 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Croft and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 31.48 mi (50.66 km).

La Croft

#1 La Croft

Census-designated place in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States

Population1,144
Coordinates40.6459000, -80.5978500
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Lisbon Street (-80.597821, 40.645915)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.56
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.78 $11.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.62 $13.24
Premium $4.79 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $4.30 $6.71 $13.43

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 La Croft and Youngstown. The current time is 03:21:05.

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.