How far is Prospect, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Prospect, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and Youngstown.
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Start on East Water Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waldo-Delaware Road
1331 ft · 27 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road
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Continue on South Marion Street
2726 ft · 56 sec · South Marion Street
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Turn right onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South
1111 ft · 20 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South
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Turn right onto Waldo-Fulton Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road
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Continue on Waldo-Ashley Road
3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on United States Highway 42
1.2 km · 1 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on United States Highway 42
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 42
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Turn slight right onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Take the ramp left toward Cleveland
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prospect and Youngstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cleveland
Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Prospect and Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Prospect and 84.3 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prospect and Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burbank.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 140.21 mi (225.65 km).
#1 Prospect
Situated within Marion County in central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 909 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4503400, -83.1885300 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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