How far is Spencer, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Spencer, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.6 mi
01h 29m
Flight
76.73 mi
123.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.73 mi
Kilometers
123.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.6 mi
Kilometers
139.37 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Sat, May 30, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-05-30T19:13
Arrive Youngstown
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Mogadore
OH

Town

From Spencer
43.1 mi
00h 44m
To Youngstown
43.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chatham Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Chatham Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avon Lake Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kennard Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kennard Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vandemark Road

    2698 ft · 1 min · Vandemark Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 51%
I 680
6.14 mi · 7%
Chatham Road
4.68 mi · 5%
Avon Lake Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 2%
Kennard Road
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Keep slight left

39.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mogadore
00h 44m from Spencer
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Mogadore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Spencer and 43.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Mogadore

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

29 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

69 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 76.73 mi (123.48 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Village in Spencer Township located in Medina County, Ohio, United States

Population2,059
Coordinates41.1003300, -82.1232100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-82.12328, 41.10033)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $11.34
Round trip
$22.67
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.34 $22.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.98 $25.96
Premium $4.79 $14.66 $29.31
Diesel $4.30 $13.17 $26.34

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencer and Youngstown. The current time is 19:13:43.

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.