How far is Youngstown, OH from Bowling Green, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Bowling Green, OH is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Bowling Green.
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Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
104 m · 14 sec · Central Square
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Turn straight onto Market Street
2581 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
696 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
95.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
3137 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
21.2 mi · 29 min · Hayes Avenue
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Continue on Bowling Green Road East
2.8 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road East
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Continue on East Wooster Street
2062 ft · 43 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
28 m · 5 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1560 ft · 33 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wooster Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Bowling Green.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Youngstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Youngstown and 86.1 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Youngstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 157.11 mi (252.84 km).
#1 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowling Green (-83.65132, 41.37477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.03 | $58.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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