How far is Youngstown, OH from Chatham, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Chatham, OH is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Chatham.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
39.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Drive
115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn right onto St Joseph Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 6 min · St Joseph Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Road Northeast
91 m · 9 sec · Marion Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Preston Road
140 m · 20 sec · Preston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Preston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Chatham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
39.4 mi · 00h 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Chatham?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Youngstown and 77.1 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
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 Burbank.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 114.83 mi (184.8 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 Chatham
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.1575600, -82.4534900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-82.45349, 40.15756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.08 | $46.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.41 | $46.83 |
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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