How far is South Zanesville, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from South Zanesville, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Zanesville and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Zanesville and Youngstown.
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Start on Beechrock Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Beechrock Drive
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Turn left onto Old River Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old River Road
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Turn right
1096 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South River Road
2134 ft · 36 sec · South River Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
3199 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Zanesville and Youngstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Zanesville to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from South Zanesville and 74.5 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Zanesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Zanesville and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 109.37 mi (176.01 km).
#1 South Zanesville
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,095 |
| Coordinates | 39.8992300, -82.0062500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
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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