How far is Oxford, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Oxford, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.59 mi
04h 44m
Flight
242.22 mi
389.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.22 mi
Kilometers
389.81 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.59 mi
Kilometers
461.23 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T19:09
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Oxford
144.2 mi
02h 22m
To Youngstown
142.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South College Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · South College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Spring Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Oxford Trenton Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Eaton Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Trenton Oxford Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Oxford State Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oxford State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West State Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oxford State Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Oxford State Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto SR 4 North, SR 73 East: Middletown

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  33. 33

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  42. 42

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 35%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 18%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 15%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 9%
I 76
18.3 mi · 6%
Oxford Trenton Road
6.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
242.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 22m from Oxford
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and 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 Oxford to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Oxford and 142.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.46 one way or $74.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 242.22 mi (389.81 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

Population23,535
Coordinates39.5070000, -84.7452300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.74538, 39.507001)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.28 L · about $37.46
Round trip
$74.92
20.22 gal · 76.56 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $37.46 $74.92
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.89 $85.77
Premium $4.79 $48.43 $96.85
Diesel $4.30 $43.51 $87.03

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 Oxford and Youngstown. The current time is 19:09:54.

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.