How far is Worthington, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Worthington, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
164.84 mi
02h 36m
Flight
142.39 mi
229.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.39 mi
Kilometers
229.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.84 mi
Kilometers
265.28 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
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
Congress
OH

Village in Ohio

From Worthington
82.3 mi
01h 18m
To Youngstown
82.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North High Street

    1551 ft · 1 min · North High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Dublin Granville Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Dublin Granville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1592 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  5. 5

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
91.5 mi · 56%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 27%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
East Dublin Granville Road
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

91.2 mi · 01h 38m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
01h 18m from Worthington
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worthington and Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worthington to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Worthington and 82.5 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Worthington and Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Congress

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

71 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 142.39 mi (229.16 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

Population14,760
Coordinates40.0931200, -83.0179600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-83.017816, 40.093115)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.02 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.13
11.64 gal · 44.04 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.56 $43.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.79 $27.88 $55.76
Diesel $4.30 $25.05 $50.10

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 Worthington and Youngstown. The current time is 00:23:08.

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.