How far is Ripley, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Ripley, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
278.88 mi
04h 52m
Flight
234.75 mi
377.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.75 mi
Kilometers
377.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.88 mi
Kilometers
448.81 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Ripley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ripley
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ripley
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
Marengo
OH

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

From Ripley
137.6 mi
02h 26m
To Youngstown
141.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
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 Ripley and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    30 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1679 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Russelville

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 62 East: Red Oak

    83.2 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2543 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ripley 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
102 mi · 37%
US 62 East
83.2 mi · 30%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 16%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
South Freeway
11.4 mi · 4%
I 680
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 26m from Ripley
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Ripley 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 Ripley to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Ripley and 141.3 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.46 one way or $72.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Ripley and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 234.75 mi (377.8 km).

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#1 Ripley

Village in Brown County, Ohio

Population1,002
Coordinates38.7456300, -83.8449200
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.844963, 38.745703)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.25 L · about $36.46
Round trip
$72.91
19.68 gal · 74.5 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $36.46 $72.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $41.74 $83.48
Premium $4.79 $47.13 $94.27
Diesel $4.30 $42.35 $84.70

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 Ripley and Youngstown. The current time is 23:43:49.

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.