How far is Yellow Creek, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Yellow Creek, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
53.35 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.31 mi
58.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.35 mi
Kilometers
85.86 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Mon, Jun 1, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Yellow Creek
Tue, Jun 2, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yellow Creek
2026-06-01T22:44
Arrive Youngstown
Mon, Jun 1, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yellow Creek
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
Lisbon
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Yellow Creek
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Youngstown
29.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yellow Creek and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 7 C

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Highway 7 C

  2. 2

    Continue on Clark Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Clark Avenue

    2338 ft · 52 sec · Clark Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Aten Avenue

    92 m · 8 sec · Aten Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1469 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

    1464 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Raccoon Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Raccoon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Canfield Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Canfield Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Avenue

    120 m · 10 sec · Glenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Indianola Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Indianola Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yellow Creek 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Lake Highway
31.8 mi · 60%
Aten Avenue
5.15 mi · 10%
Canfield Road
3.95 mi · 7%
Market Street
1.96 mi · 4%
South Raccoon Road
1.46 mi · 3%
Clark Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

River Lake Highway

Continue straight

26.5 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisbon
00h 28m from Yellow Creek
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Yellow Creek and Mostly Sunny near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yellow Creek to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Yellow Creek and 29.6 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yellow Creek and Mostly Sunny near Youngstown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yellow Creek and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 36.31 mi (58.43 km).

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#1 Yellow Creek

Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States

Population1,995
Coordinates40.5745100, -80.6675700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 7 C (-80.667426, 40.574516)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.93
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.97 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.97 $15.95
Premium $4.79 $9.01 $18.01
Diesel $4.30 $8.09 $16.18

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Yellow Creek and Youngstown. The current time is 22:44:57.

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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.