How far is Lucasville, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Lucasville, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
253.61 mi
04h 09m
Flight
197.4 mi
317.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.4 mi
Kilometers
317.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.61 mi
Kilometers
408.15 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lucasville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucasville
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucasville
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Lucasville
126.6 mi
02h 04m
To Youngstown
127.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34.8 mi · 48 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  3. 3

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  14. 14

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucasville 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
25 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
102 mi · 40%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 18%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 14%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
I 680
6.14 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 1%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
197.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 04m from Lucasville
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lucasville 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 Lucasville to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Lucasville and 127.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.16 one way or $66.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lucasville and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucasville and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 197.4 mi (317.68 km).

Lucasville

#1 Lucasville

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population2,757
Coordinates38.8795200, -82.9968400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-82.996853, 38.87952)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.88 L · about $33.16
Round trip
$66.32
17.9 gal · 67.76 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.16 $66.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.97 $75.93
Premium $4.79 $42.87 $85.74
Diesel $4.30 $38.52 $77.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucasville and Youngstown. The current time is 23:07:47.

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.