How far is Youngstown, OH from Carlisle, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Carlisle, OH is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
148.01 mi
03h 00m
Flight
100.82 mi
162.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.82 mi
Kilometers
162.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.01 mi
Kilometers
238.2 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 Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-18T09:48
Arrive Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:58 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
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From Youngstown
74 mi
01h 30m
To Carlisle
74 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

    64 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 55 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto McConnelsville Road

    3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Woodsfield Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Road Fork Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road Fork Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
79.1 mi · 53%
Wickliffe Expressway
20.1 mi · 14%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi · 10%
Woodsfield Road
8.82 mi · 6%
Deerfield Township Square
2.94 mi · 2%
Road Fork Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Keep slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
01h 30m from Youngstown
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Youngstown and 74 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 10:58 AM 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 100.82 mi (162.26 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

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

#2 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Carlisle (-81.36373, 39.74563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
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
19.77 L · about $19.34
Round trip
$38.68
10.44 gal · 39.54 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Carlisle. The current time is 09:48:37.

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.