How far is Youngstown, OH from Ballville, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Ballville, OH is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
145.01 mi
02h 44m
Flight
129.99 mi
209.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.99 mi
Kilometers
209.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.01 mi
Kilometers
233.37 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Ballville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
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
Olmsted Falls
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Youngstown
72.3 mi
01h 22m
To Ballville
72.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Rawson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rawson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2531 ft · 51 sec · West State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · North Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tiffin Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Tiffin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on River Street

    1384 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Siler Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Siler Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Siler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
127 mi · 87%
Wickliffe Expressway
8.64 mi · 6%
SR 53
3.25 mi · 2%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
Tiffin Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Rawson Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

95.5 mi · 01h 42m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
130 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmsted Falls
01h 22m from Youngstown
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Ballville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Olmsted Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Youngstown and 72.6 miles from Ballville.

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

The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Olmsted Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olmsted Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmsted Falls.

RAIL

Elyria

16 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

68 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Ballville. Straight-line distance: 129.99 mi (209.2 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Ballville

#2 Ballville

Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio

Population5,772
Coordinates41.3278300, -83.1321400
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Ballville (-83.13214, 41.32783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.79 $24.52 $49.05
Diesel $4.30 $22.04 $44.07

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 Youngstown and Ballville. The current time is 04:10:57.

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.