How far is Laurel, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Laurel, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
297.41 mi
04h 44m
Flight
240.63 mi
387.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.63 mi
Kilometers
387.25 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.41 mi
Kilometers
478.64 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Laurel
142.4 mi
02h 22m
To Youngstown
155 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Laurel and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Laurel Nicholsville Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Nicholsville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 125

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 125

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 222

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 222

  7. 7

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1896 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2174 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 50

    11.7 mi · 18 min · US 50

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Apple Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  21. 21

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
157 mi · 53%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 15%
I 76
18.3 mi · 6%
US 50
11.7 mi · 4%
Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 4%
Apple Street
8.93 mi · 3%
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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
240.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 22m from Laurel
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Laurel and 155 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.90 one way or $77.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 240.63 mi (387.25 km).

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#1 Laurel

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,121
Coordinates38.9153400, -84.1916000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 232 (-84.191267, 38.91522)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.73 L · about $38.90
Round trip
$77.81
21 gal · 79.46 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $38.90 $77.81
Mid-grade $4.24 $44.54 $89.08
Premium $4.79 $50.30 $100.59
Diesel $4.30 $45.19 $90.38

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 Laurel and Youngstown. The current time is 00:25:24.

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.