How far is McDonald, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Youngstown.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
3126 ft · 2 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East Marshall Road
1122 ft · 31 sec · East Marshall Road
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Continue on Watson Marshall Road
2009 ft · 55 sec · Watson Marshall Road
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Continue on Liberty Street
1771 ft · 49 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on West Liberty Street Southeast
1592 ft · 47 sec · West Liberty Street Southeast
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Turn right onto South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West Rayen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue
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Turn right onto Wick Avenue
1000 ft · 23 sec · Wick Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
145 m · 17 sec · Central Square
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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 McDonald and Youngstown.
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.
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.1 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McDonald 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 McDonald to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from McDonald and 3.3 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McDonald and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Girard
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 Girard.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 5.88 mi (9.47 km).
#1 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 41.1636700, -80.7242400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.03 | $2.07 |
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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