How far is Richwood, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Richwood, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
169.53 mi
02h 51m
Flight
146.13 mi
235.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.13 mi
Kilometers
235.18 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.53 mi
Kilometers
272.83 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Richwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richwood
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richwood
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
Congress
OH

Village in Ohio

From Richwood
82.2 mi
01h 25m
To Youngstown
87.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ottawa Street

    26 m · 9 sec · West Ottawa Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Blagrove Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · East Blagrove Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

  5. 5

    Continue on West Water Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waldo-Delaware Road

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Marion Street

    2726 ft · 56 sec · South Marion Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South

    1111 ft · 20 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Waldo-Fulton Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waldo-Ashley Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gilead Street

    2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 42

    1.2 km · 1 min · United States Highway 42

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 42

    2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Russell Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward Cleveland

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  21. 21

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richwood 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland
57.9 mi · 34%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 26%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
6.85 mi · 4%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Russell Road
4.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
01h 25m from Richwood
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Richwood and Partly Sunny then 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 Richwood to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Richwood and 87.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Congress

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

71 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 146.13 mi (235.18 km).

Richwood

#1 Richwood

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,554
Coordinates40.4264500, -83.2968600
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ottawa Street (-83.296872, 40.426487)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $22.16
Round trip
$44.31
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.16 $44.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.37 $50.73
Premium $4.79 $28.64 $57.29
Diesel $4.30 $25.74 $51.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richwood and Youngstown. The current time is 04:24:45.

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.