How far is Solon, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Solon, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
57.14 mi
01h 02m
Flight
45.75 mi
73.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.75 mi
Kilometers
73.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.14 mi
Kilometers
91.96 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solon
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
Windham
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

From Solon
27.6 mi
00h 31m
To Youngstown
29.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Solon Road

    29 m · 12 sec · Solon Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bainbridge Road

    1123 ft · 41 sec · Bainbridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · S.O.M. Center Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Darrow Road

    721 ft · 12 sec · Darrow Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Darrow Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Darrow Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Darrow Road

    2138 ft · 37 sec · Darrow Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Darrow Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Darrow Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Darrow Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Darrow Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward SR 91: Twinsburg, Hudson

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    2435 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1838 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    30.8 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solon 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 54%
I 680
6.14 mi · 11%
I 80 East
5.63 mi · 10%
SR 91
5.24 mi · 9%
Darrow Road
3.07 mi · 5%
S.O.M. Center Road
2.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 31m from Solon
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Solon and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Solon and 29.6 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Solon and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

89 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 45.75 mi (73.63 km).

Solon

#1 Solon

City

Population22,660
Coordinates41.3897800, -81.4412300
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Solon Road (-81.441186, 41.389733)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.97
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.48 $14.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.57 $17.14
Premium $4.79 $9.68 $19.35
Diesel $4.30 $8.69 $17.39

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 Solon and Youngstown. The current time is 01:05:27.

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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.