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

The driving distance from Upper Sandusky, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.91 mi
02h 25m
Flight
138.59 mi
223.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.59 mi
Kilometers
223.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.91 mi
Kilometers
247.69 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Sandusky
Wed, May 13, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Sandusky
2026-05-12T21:51
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Sandusky
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
Burbank
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Upper Sandusky
76.7 mi
01h 12m
To Youngstown
77.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sandusky Avenue

    24 m · 5 sec · South Sandusky Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wyandot Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Wyandot Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3031 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Sandusky 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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Wyandot Avenue
49.7 mi · 32%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 29%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 21%
I 76
18.3 mi · 12%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Wyandot Avenue

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
01h 12m from Upper Sandusky
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Sandusky and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Sandusky to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Upper Sandusky and 77.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Sandusky and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 138.59 mi (223.04 km).

Upper Sandusky

#1 Upper Sandusky

County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States

Population6,436
Coordinates40.8272800, -83.2813100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sandusky Avenue (-83.281378, 40.82728)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.56 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.86 gal · 41.12 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.03 $46.07
Premium $4.79 $26.01 $52.02
Diesel $4.30 $23.37 $46.74

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Sandusky and Youngstown. The current time is 21:51:50.

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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.