How far is Wooster, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Wooster, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wooster and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wooster and Youngstown.
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Start on College Avenue
32 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bowman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street
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Continue on Akron Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road
36 m · 2 sec · Akron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road
2 mi · 3 min · Akron Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Akron Road
13.5 mi · 19 min · Akron Road
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Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 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 Wooster 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.
I 76 East
Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wooster and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wooster to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Wooster and 41.1 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wooster and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
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 Brimfield.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wooster and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 70.17 mi (112.93 km).
#1 Wooster
City in Ohio
| Population | 4,768 |
| Coordinates | 40.8051700, -81.9364600 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
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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