How far is Mingo Junction, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Mingo Junction, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.83 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.8 mi
86.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.8 mi
Kilometers
86.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.82 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mingo Junction
2026-04-15T06:57
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mingo Junction
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
Glenmoor
OH

Census-designated place in Columbiana County, Ohio

From Mingo Junction
34.1 mi
00h 38m
To Youngstown
39.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 28 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 16 sec · Standard Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McLister Avenue

    85 m · 8 sec · McLister Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2438 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    762 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    21.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1469 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

    1464 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Raccoon Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Raccoon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Canfield Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Canfield Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Avenue

    120 m · 10 sec · Glenwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Indianola Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Indianola Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mingo Junction 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Lake Highway
31.8 mi · 43%
Dean Martin Boulevard
23.7 mi · 32%
Canfield Road
3.95 mi · 5%
Commercial Street
2.54 mi · 3%
Market Street
1.96 mi · 3%
South Raccoon Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

River Lake Highway

Continue straight

26.5 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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
53.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenmoor
00h 38m from Mingo Junction
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mingo Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mingo Junction to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Glenmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Mingo Junction and 39.8 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mingo Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Glenmoor

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

49 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

112 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mingo Junction and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 53.8 mi (86.58 km).

Mingo Junction

#1 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanton Avenue (-80.609768, 40.321765)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.79 $12.45 $24.91
Diesel $4.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mingo Junction and Youngstown. The current time is 06:57:56.

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.