How far is Union City, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Union City, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.07 mi
04h 31m
Flight
226.53 mi
364.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.53 mi
Kilometers
364.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.07 mi
Kilometers
455.56 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-15T16:13
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Union City
141.4 mi
02h 15m
To Youngstown
141.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Elm Street

    71 m · 6 sec · East Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Line Street

    655 ft · 22 sec · North State Line Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wayne Street

    630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sweitzer Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dayton Road

    17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 35%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
75.3 mi · 27%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 16%
I 76
18.3 mi · 6%
Dayton Road
17 mi · 6%
East Main Street
11.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 15m from Union City
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Union City and 141.6 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.01 one way or $74.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 226.53 mi (364.56 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East Elm Street (-84.805197, 40.199398)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.81 L · about $37.01
Round trip
$74.03
19.98 gal · 75.62 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $37.01 $74.03
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.38 $84.76
Premium $4.79 $47.85 $95.70
Diesel $4.30 $43.00 $85.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Youngstown. The current time is 16:13:01.

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.