How far is Waterville, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Waterville, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
178.25 mi
02h 50m
Flight
161.67 mi
260.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.67 mi
Kilometers
260.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.25 mi
Kilometers
286.87 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
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 Waterville
88.9 mi
01h 25m
To Youngstown
89.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 Waterville and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    37 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    124 m · 11 sec · Mechanic Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 24 East: Toledo

    3183 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90

    2593 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

    2594 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
153 mi · 86%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
I 80 East
6.1 mi · 3%
I 475 South
3.95 mi · 2%
Anthony Wayne Trail
3.34 mi · 2%
I 75 North
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

77 mi · 01h 22m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
01h 25m from Waterville
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Waterville 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 Waterville to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 88.9 miles from Waterville and 89.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Waterville 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.

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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 Waterville and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 161.67 mi (260.19 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,596
Coordinates41.5008900, -83.7182700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-83.718332, 41.500894)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $23.30
Round trip
$46.61
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.30 $46.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.68 $53.36
Premium $4.79 $30.13 $60.26
Diesel $4.30 $27.07 $54.14

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 Waterville and Youngstown. The current time is 22:58:07.

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.