How far is Oberlin, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
96.47 mi
01h 34m
Flight
82.61 mi
132.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.61 mi
Kilometers
132.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.47 mi
Kilometers
155.25 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Oberlin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oberlin
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oberlin
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
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Oberlin
47.5 mi
00h 47m
To Youngstown
49 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Oberlin and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lorain Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Lorain Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Oberlin Road

    1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Oberlin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    62 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20 East: Cleveland

    2857 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Route 20

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Route 20

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 10

    6.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turnpike

    1820 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lorain Road

    3033 ft · 1 min · Lorain Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Ohio Turnpike

    1657 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2375 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oberlin 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
66.3 mi · 69%
State Route 10
6.28 mi · 7%
I 680
6.14 mi · 6%
I 80 East
6.08 mi · 6%
Route 20
5.81 mi · 6%
West Lorain Street
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

66 mi · 01h 11m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 47m from Oberlin
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oberlin and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Oberlin and 49 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 82.61 mi (132.94 km).

Oberlin

#1 Oberlin

City in Ohio

Population8,132
Coordinates41.2939400, -82.2173800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.217302, 41.293938)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.89 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.82 gal · 25.78 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.47 $28.93
Premium $4.79 $16.33 $32.67
Diesel $4.30 $14.68 $29.35

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 Oberlin and Youngstown. The current time is 04:16:18.

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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.