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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.51 mi
02h 30m
Flight
109.37 mi
176.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.37 mi
Kilometers
176.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.51 mi
Kilometers
237.4 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in South Zanesville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Zanesville
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Zanesville
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
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From South Zanesville
73 mi
01h 15m
To Youngstown
74.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Beechrock Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Beechrock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1096 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South River Road

    2134 ft · 36 sec · South River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  35. 35

    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.

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
61.1 mi · 41%
I 70 East
25 mi · 17%
State Route 14
21.6 mi · 15%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 11%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 4%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
01h 15m from South Zanesville
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Zanesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

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.

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Zanesville and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 109.37 mi (176.01 km).

South Zanesville

#1 South Zanesville

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,095
Coordinates39.8992300, -82.0062500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechrock Drive (-82.006191, 39.899137)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.53
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Zanesville and Youngstown. The current time is 22:13:34.

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.