How far is Mentor, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
80.72 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.02 mi
85.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.02 mi
Kilometers
85.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.72 mi
Kilometers
129.9 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mentor
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
Colebrook
OH

Township of Ohio

From Mentor
36.7 mi
00h 40m
To Youngstown
44 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Erie Pennsylvania

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Vrooman Road

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vrooman Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vrooman Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Painesville Warren Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Painesville Warren Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Painesville Warren Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Plank Road

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Plank Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Painesville-Warren Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Painesville-Warren Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Mayfield Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward SR 11 South

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    26.8 mi · 29 min · State Route 11

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1807 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gypsy Lane

    1954 ft · 43 sec · Gypsy Lane

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Rayen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wick Avenue

    1000 ft · 23 sec · Wick Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    145 m · 17 sec · Central Square

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
26.8 mi · 33%
Plank Road
11.9 mi · 15%
Mayfield Road
11.4 mi · 14%
I 90 East
9.54 mi · 12%
Painesville Warren Road
4.65 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Merge slight left onto State Route 11

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
00h 40m from Mentor
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Mentor 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 Mentor to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Mentor and 44 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

74 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

78 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Elyria

113 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 53.02 mi (85.33 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.78 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.7 gal · 21.56 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.79 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $4.30 $12.27 $24.53

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 Mentor and Youngstown. The current time is 23:49:41.

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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.