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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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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Chestnut Street
32 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Kauffman Avenue
2923 ft · 1 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Continue on Seville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Seville Road
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Continue on Sterling Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on Milton Street
1694 ft · 47 sec · Milton Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Wooster Pike
2405 ft · 45 sec · Wooster Pike
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Take the ramp right
759 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 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 Sterling 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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brimfield.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 63.15 mi (101.63 km).
#1 Sterling
Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 40.9675600, -81.8484700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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