How far is Royalton, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Royalton, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royalton and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royalton and Youngstown.
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Start on Royalton Road Southwest
50 m · 9 sec · Royalton Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Amanda Northern Road Southwest
1956 ft · 54 sec · Amanda Northern Road Southwest
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Continue on Amanda Northern Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 7 min · Amanda Northern Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Lithopolis Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lithopolis Road Northwest
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Continue on East Columbus Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Columbus Street
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Continue on Lithopolis Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lithopolis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gender Road
5 m · 1 sec · Gender Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gender Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Gender Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 33 West: Columbus
1518 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Royalton and Youngstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Royalton 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 Royalton to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Royalton and 99.9 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.82 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Royalton and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 146.25 mi (235.37 km).
#1 Royalton
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 39.7275600, -82.7665600 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $3.71 | $25.82 | $51.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.57 | $59.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.39 | $66.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
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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