How far is Salem, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Salem, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Youngstown.
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Start on South Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 5 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
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Turn right onto East State Street
1420 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Youngstown Salem Road
5 mi · 6 min · Youngstown Salem Road
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Continue on West Western Reserve Road
678 ft · 18 sec · West Western Reserve Road
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Turn left onto Youngstown Salem Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngstown Salem Road
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Continue on Lisbon Street
1.2 km · 58 sec · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Shields Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shields Road
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Turn left onto South Raccoon Road
700 ft · 12 sec · South Raccoon Road
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Continue on Canfield Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Canfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Avenue
120 m · 10 sec · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Indianola Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Indianola Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
2 mi · 4 min · 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 Salem and Youngstown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Youngstown Salem Road
Continue on Youngstown Salem Road
5.04 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Salem and Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Salem and 16.2 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers around Salem and Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Canfield
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 Canfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 17.48 mi (28.13 km).
#1 Salem
Located in Northeastern Ohio within Columbiana County, this municipality sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet above sea level amidst the rolling hills that characterize the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9008900, -80.8567500 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.98 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
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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