How far is Westlake, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Westlake, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westlake and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake and Youngstown.
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Start on Beechwood Drive
773 ft · 39 sec · Beechwood Drive
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
705 ft · 38 sec · Forest Parkway
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Turn left onto Center Ridge Road
1377 ft · 41 sec · Center Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Canterbury Road
1195 ft · 37 sec · Canterbury Road
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Turn left onto Westwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Westwood Road
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Turn right onto Clague Road
2 mi · 4 min · Clague Road
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Turn left onto I 480 East: Cleveland
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
2464 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
56.2 mi · 1 hr · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 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 Westlake and Youngstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
56.2 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Westlake 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 Westlake to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Westlake and 44.8 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Westlake and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
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 Streetsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westlake and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 70.3 mi (113.13 km).
#1 Westlake
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553200, -81.9179200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
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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