How far is Sidney, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.56 mi
03h 41m
Flight
192.1 mi
309.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.1 mi
Kilometers
309.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.56 mi
Kilometers
380.71 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Sidney
112.1 mi
01h 50m
To Youngstown
124.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Sidney and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    47 m · 11 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    896 ft · 21 sec · South Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East North Street

    1909 ft · 40 sec · East North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    3023 ft · 47 sec · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 47

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 47

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sandusky Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    24.1 mi · 26 min · US Route 33

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  20. 20

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 36%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 19%
US Route 33
24.1 mi · 10%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 6%
State Route 47
13.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
192.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 50m from Sidney
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Sidney and 124.5 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 192.1 mi (309.16 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

City in Ohio, United States

Population20,301
Coordinates40.2842200, -84.1555000
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.155578, 40.284219)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.6 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.87
16.7 gal · 63.2 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.94 $61.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.42 $70.84
Premium $4.79 $40.00 $79.99
Diesel $4.30 $35.94 $71.88

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 Sidney and Youngstown. The current time is 22:48:00.

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.