How far is Youngstown, OH from Auburn, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Auburn, OH is about 282 miles (453.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
282 mi
05h 29m
Flight
244.12 mi
392.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.12 mi
Kilometers
392.88 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282 mi
Kilometers
453.83 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
140.8 mi
02h 44m
To Auburn
141.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Square

    38 m · 10 sec · Central Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Square

    104 m · 14 sec · Central Square

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    2581 ft · 51 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    696 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on High Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Millville Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1540 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto High Street

    773 ft · 16 sec · High Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Scipio Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Auburn.

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
185 mi · 66%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 17%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 3%
Millville Avenue
4.66 mi · 2%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 44m from Youngstown
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Youngstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282 miles (453.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Youngstown and 141.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.86 one way or $73.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Youngstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 244.12 mi (392.88 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Population1,043
Coordinates39.3911700, -84.7021700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Auburn (-84.70217, 39.39117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.67 L · about $36.86
Round trip
$73.73
19.9 gal · 75.34 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $36.86 $73.73
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.21 $84.42
Premium $4.79 $47.66 $95.32
Diesel $4.30 $42.82 $85.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Auburn. The current time is 01:39:05.

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.