How far is Rome, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Rome, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
182.16 mi
02h 54m
Flight
152.88 mi
246.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.88 mi
Kilometers
246.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.16 mi
Kilometers
293.16 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Rome
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-04-14T22:19
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Polk
OH

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

From Rome
90.9 mi
01h 27m
To Youngstown
91.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pasadena Avenue

    1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South

    694 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland

    2686 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    3098 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
90.3 mi · 50%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 24%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17.5 mi · 10%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 36m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 27m from Rome
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rome and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Rome and 91.3 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rome and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 152.88 mi (246.04 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

Village in Ohio, USA

Population95
Coordinates39.9564500, -83.1421300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasadena Avenue (-83.141811, 39.956391)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $23.82
Round trip
$47.65
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.82 $47.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.28 $54.55
Premium $4.79 $30.80 $61.60
Diesel $4.30 $27.67 $55.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Youngstown. The current time is 22:19:16.

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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.