How far is Youngstown, OH from Cross Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Cross Creek, OH is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.56 mi
03h 25m
Flight
150.92 mi
242.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.92 mi
Kilometers
242.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.56 mi
Kilometers
287.37 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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
Polk
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
89.2 mi
01h 42m
To Cross Creek
89.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Cross Creek.

  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

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Roberts Road

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Roberts Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Roberts Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walcutt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walcutt Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Crockett Drive

    1000 ft · 36 sec · Crockett Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Alma Street

    45 m · 5 sec · Alma Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alma Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
90.5 mi · 51%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 27%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.6 mi · 8%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
Roberts Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 36m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 42m from Youngstown
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Cross Creek?

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Youngstown and 89.4 miles from Cross Creek.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 150.92 mi (242.89 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Cross Creek

#2 Cross Creek

Township in Jefferson County, Ohio

Population7,712
Coordinates40.0136800, -83.1442500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Cross Creek (-83.14425, 40.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.72 $53.45
Premium $4.79 $30.18 $60.35
Diesel $4.30 $27.12 $54.23

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 Cross Creek. The current time is 22:04:33.

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.