How far is Youngstown, OH from Center, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Center, OH is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
116.12 mi
02h 21m
Flight
85.16 mi
137.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.16 mi
Kilometers
137.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.12 mi
Kilometers
186.88 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-19T16:42
Arrive Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Youngstown
58 mi
01h 10m
To Center
58.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    1995 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Cadiz Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Cadiz Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Cooks Run Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Cooks Run Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooks Run Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
56.5 mi · 49%
Wickliffe Expressway
20.1 mi · 17%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi · 13%
Deerfield Township Square
2.94 mi · 3%
Cadiz Road
2.49 mi · 2%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Keep slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 10m from Youngstown
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Youngstown and 58.1 miles from Center.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Center.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Center. Straight-line distance: 85.16 mi (137.05 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 Center

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

Population1,188
Coordinates40.0639600, -81.5290100
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Center (-81.52901, 40.06396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.38
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.19 $30.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.39 $34.78
Premium $4.79 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $4.30 $17.65 $35.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Center. The current time is 16:42:21.

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.