How far is Pataskala, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Pataskala, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
176.99 mi
02h 58m
Flight
130.84 mi
210.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.84 mi
Kilometers
210.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.99 mi
Kilometers
284.84 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Pataskala
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pataskala
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pataskala
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
West Salem
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Pataskala
86.2 mi
01h 29m
To Youngstown
90.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
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 Pataskala and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    70 m · 12 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2776 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Hazelton Etna Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Morning Street

    126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Columbus Street

    2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 61

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61

    89 m · 5 sec · State Route 61

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward Cleveland

    1859 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pataskala 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland
69 mi · 39%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 25%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
12.2 mi · 7%
State Route 61
8.75 mi · 5%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland

Merge slight left

68.6 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
01h 29m from Pataskala
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pataskala 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 Pataskala to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Pataskala and 90.8 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.16 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pataskala and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pataskala and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 130.84 mi (210.57 km).

Pataskala

#1 Pataskala

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

Population16,010
Coordinates39.9956200, -82.6743300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-82.674328, 39.99562)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $23.16
Round trip
$46.31
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.16 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.51 $53.03
Premium $4.79 $29.94 $59.88
Diesel $4.30 $26.90 $53.80

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 Pataskala and Youngstown. The current time is 22:30:56.

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.