How far is Youngstown, OH from Covington, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Covington, OH is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Covington.
-
1
Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
-
2
Continue on Central Square
104 m · 14 sec · Central Square
-
3
Turn straight onto Market Street
2581 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
-
4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue
-
5
Take the ramp slight right
696 ft · 17 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway
-
7
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
-
8
Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
-
9
Continue straight
39.2 mi · 44 min
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
-
12
Merge slight left
78 mi · 1 hr 24 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
-
14
Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
-
15
Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
-
16
Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
-
17
Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
-
18
Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
15.8 mi · 20 min
-
21
Turn right onto North Main Street
11 mi · 17 min · North Main Street
-
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miami Street
30 m · 2 sec · Miami Street
-
23
Exit the roundabout onto Miami Street
18.6 mi · 26 min · Miami Street
-
24
Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
-
25
Turn left onto Spring Street
780 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street
-
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Water Street
3050 ft · 57 sec · East Water Street
-
27
Turn left onto North College Street
593 ft · 12 sec · North College Street
-
28
Turn right onto Covington Avenue
5.9 mi · 9 min · Covington Avenue
-
29
Turn left onto North High Street
1420 ft · 31 sec · North High Street
-
30
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
68 m · 6 sec · East Walnut Street
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Covington.
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
78 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Covington?
The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Youngstown and 118.5 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Bellville
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 Bellville.
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Covington. Straight-line distance: 205.8 mi (331.21 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 Covington
Village in Miami County, Ohio
| Population | 2,718 |
| Coordinates | 40.1172700, -84.3538400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-84.35384, 40.11727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $30.94 | $61.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.42 | $70.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.00 | $79.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.