How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
174.76 mi
02h 48m
Flight
147.91 mi
238.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.91 mi
Kilometers
238.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.76 mi
Kilometers
281.25 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Arlington
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
Polk
OH

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

From Upper Arlington
86.4 mi
01h 24m
To Youngstown
88.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Upper Arlington and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Cambridge Boulevard

    59 m · 10 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stanford Road

    145 m · 21 sec · Stanford Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road

    34 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road

    1 km · 2 min · Stanford Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    16 m · 8 sec · Northwest Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Star Road

    854 ft · 30 sec · North Star Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kinnear Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Kinnear Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kinnear Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Olentangy River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Olentangy River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Lane Avenue

    2511 ft · 1 min · West Lane Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Neil Avenue

    2933 ft · 1 min · Neil Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Hudson Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Hudson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Beulah Road

    1366 ft · 33 sec · Beulah Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Arlington and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beulah Road
96.7 mi · 55%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 25%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Kinnear Road
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Beulah Road

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 24m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Upper Arlington and 88.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upper Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 147.91 mi (238.04 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population34,907
Coordinates39.9945100, -83.0624100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge Boulevard (-83.062421, 39.9945)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.34 L · about $22.86
Round trip
$45.72
12.34 gal · 46.68 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.86 $45.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.17 $52.35
Premium $4.79 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $4.30 $26.56 $53.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Arlington and Youngstown. The current time is 23:31:36.

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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.