How far is West Alexandria, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from West Alexandria, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
263.68 mi
04h 09m
Flight
224.64 mi
361.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.64 mi
Kilometers
361.53 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.68 mi
Kilometers
424.35 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Mon, May 18, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in West Alexandria
Mon, May 18, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Alexandria
2026-05-18T10:41
Arrive Youngstown
Mon, May 18, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Alexandria
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From West Alexandria
131.7 mi
02h 04m
To Youngstown
132 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Alexandria and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  11. 11

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Alexandria 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
22 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 38%
I 70 East
81.2 mi · 31%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 17%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
North Main Street
6.37 mi · 2%
I 680
6.14 mi · 2%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 04m from West Alexandria
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Alexandria and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Alexandria to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from West Alexandria and 132 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Alexandria and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Alexandria and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 224.64 mi (361.53 km).

West Alexandria

#1 West Alexandria

City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,323
Coordinates39.7445000, -84.5321700
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.532225, 39.744501)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.22 L · about $34.46
Round trip
$68.91
18.6 gal · 70.44 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.46 $68.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.45 $78.90
Premium $4.79 $44.55 $89.09
Diesel $4.30 $40.03 $80.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Alexandria and Youngstown. The current time is 10:41:25.

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.