How far is South Point, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Point and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Point and Youngstown.
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Start on 4th Street East
732 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto Solida Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
28 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
934 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2501 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Viand Street
575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street
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Continue straight
1508 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
145.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
3249 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
802 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Market Avenue North
1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 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 South Point and Youngstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
145 mi · 02h 36m
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 South Point and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Point to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Macksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from South Point and 145.6 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Point and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Point and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 211.92 mi (341.06 km).
#1 South Point
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.4178600, -82.5862700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $37.87 | $75.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $43.35 | $86.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $48.95 | $97.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $43.99 | $87.97 |
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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