How far is Thompson, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Thompson, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
62.9 mi
01h 06m
Flight
45.8 mi
73.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.8 mi
Kilometers
73.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.9 mi
Kilometers
101.22 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sun, May 3, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Thompson
Sun, May 3, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson
2026-05-03T17:41
Arrive Youngstown
Sun, May 3, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thompson
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
Greene
OH

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

From Thompson
28.8 mi
00h 33m
To Youngstown
34.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Thompson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Madison Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Madison Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Plank Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Painesville-Warren Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Painesville-Warren Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Mayfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward SR 11 South

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    26.8 mi · 29 min · State Route 11

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1807 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gypsy Lane

    1954 ft · 43 sec · Gypsy Lane

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on West Rayen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wick Avenue

    1000 ft · 23 sec · Wick Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    145 m · 17 sec · Central Square

  15. 15

    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 Thompson and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
26.8 mi · 43%
Mayfield Road
11.4 mi · 18%
Madison Road
6.8 mi · 11%
Plank Road
6.55 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.02 mi · 3%
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Merge slight left onto State Route 11

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greene
00h 33m from Thompson
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Thompson and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Greene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Thompson and 34.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Thompson and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Greene

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

67 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Elyria

113 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 45.8 mi (73.7 km).

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#1 Thompson

City in Geauga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,371
Coordinates41.6900500, -81.0514900
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Road (-81.051486, 41.690084)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.23
Round trip
$16.45
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.23 $16.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.42 $18.83
Premium $4.79 $10.63 $21.27
Diesel $4.30 $9.55 $19.11

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompson and Youngstown. The current time is 17:41:46.

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.