How far is Porter, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Porter, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.8 mi
04h 00m
Flight
173.12 mi
278.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.12 mi
Kilometers
278.61 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.8 mi
Kilometers
381.09 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
Byesville
OH

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States of America

From Porter
117.6 mi
02h 00m
To Youngstown
119.2 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 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 Porter and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Porter Road

    730 ft · 38 sec · Porter Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
120 mi · 51%
State Route 14
21.6 mi · 9%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 7%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 3%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byesville
02h 00m from Porter
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Porter and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Byesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Porter and 119.2 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.97 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Byesville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

112 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 173.12 mi (278.61 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Township of Ohio

Population9,135
Coordinates38.9284100, -82.2823700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Porter Road (-82.281695, 38.928616)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.63 L · about $30.97
Round trip
$61.95
16.72 gal · 63.26 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.97 $61.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.46 $70.93
Premium $4.79 $40.04 $80.09
Diesel $4.30 $35.98 $71.96

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 Porter and Youngstown. The current time is 03:53:35.

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.