How far is Youngstown, OH from Benton, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Benton, OH is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
147.93 mi
03h 00m
Flight
127.98 mi
205.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.98 mi
Kilometers
205.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.93 mi
Kilometers
238.07 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Tue, Apr 21, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Tue, Apr 21, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-21T07:45
Arrive Benton
Tue, Apr 21, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Westfield Center
OH

City in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
73.8 mi
01h 30m
To Benton
74.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    27.3 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 330: Bucyrus, Oceola

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Marion-Melmore Road

    5.7 mi · 14 min · Marion-Melmore Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Benton Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Benton Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 33%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 22%
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
27.3 mi · 18%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 13%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 5%
Marion-Melmore Road
5.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wickliffe Expressway

Continue straight

39.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield Center
01h 30m from Youngstown
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Westfield Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Youngstown and 74.1 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.34 one way or $38.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield Center

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

71 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 Youngstown and Benton. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.97 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 Benton

City in United States of America

Population1,608
Coordinates40.9270000, -83.0938000
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Benton (-83.0938, 40.927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.76 L · about $19.34
Round trip
$38.68
10.44 gal · 39.52 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.34 $38.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.14 $44.29
Premium $4.79 $25.00 $50.01
Diesel $4.30 $22.47 $44.93

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Benton. The current time is 07:45:16.

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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.