How far is West Chester, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Youngstown.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
32.6 mi · 35 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right
3249 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
802 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Market Avenue North
1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Youngstown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving West Chester and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from West Chester and 63.2 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around West Chester and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 70.05 mi (112.73 km).
#1 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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