How far is South Canal, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from South Canal, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Canal and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canal and Youngstown.
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Start on Niles Avenue
903 ft · 42 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
671 ft · 15 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Miller Avenue
883 ft · 18 sec · Miller Avenue
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Continue on State Route 534
140 m · 9 sec · State Route 534
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
721 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
1002 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
8.9 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 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 South Canal 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
8.87 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Canal 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 South Canal to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Lordstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from South Canal and 11.6 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Canal and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Lordstown
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 Lordstown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Canal and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 18.35 mi (29.53 km).
#1 South Canal
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772800, -80.9867600 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
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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