How far is Sterling, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Sterling, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.89 mi
01h 16m
Flight
63.15 mi
101.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.15 mi
Kilometers
101.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.89 mi
Kilometers
118.91 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling
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
Brimfield
OH

Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio

From Sterling
36.8 mi
00h 38m
To Youngstown
37.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kauffman Avenue

    2923 ft · 1 min · Kauffman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Seville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Seville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sterling Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Sterling Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Milton Street

    1694 ft · 47 sec · Milton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wooster Pike

    2405 ft · 45 sec · Wooster Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    759 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 60%
Wooster Pike
16.4 mi · 22%
I 680
6.14 mi · 8%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 3%
Sterling Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Center Street
1.12 mi · 2%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 38m from Sterling
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Sterling and 37.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

29 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

54 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 63.15 mi (101.63 km).

Sterling

#1 Sterling

Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population4,577
Coordinates40.9675600, -81.8484700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-81.848378, 40.967451)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $9.67
Round trip
$19.34
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.67 $19.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.07 $22.14
Premium $4.79 $12.50 $25.00
Diesel $4.30 $11.23 $22.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling and Youngstown. The current time is 00:24:32.

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.