How far is Sylvania, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Sylvania, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
187.01 mi
02h 54m
Flight
164.4 mi
264.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.4 mi
Kilometers
264.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.01 mi
Kilometers
300.96 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Sylvania
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvania
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvania
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
Amherst
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Sylvania
91.6 mi
01h 27m
To Youngstown
95.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2867 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway

    1666 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Airport Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Airport Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Reynolds Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Reynolds Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    990 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    723 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvania 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
158 mi · 85%
Monroe Street
8.27 mi · 4%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
I 80 East
5.63 mi · 3%
South Reynolds Road
2.32 mi · 1%
Airport Highway
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

82.1 mi · 01h 28m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
01h 27m from Sylvania
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sylvania and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187 miles (301 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Sylvania and 95.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sylvania and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

11 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 164.4 mi (264.58 km).

Sylvania

#1 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie Street (-83.712971, 41.718772)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.98 L · about $24.45
Round trip
$48.91
13.2 gal · 49.96 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.45 $48.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.00 $55.99
Premium $4.79 $31.61 $63.23
Diesel $4.30 $28.41 $56.81

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 Sylvania and Youngstown. The current time is 21:11:39.

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.