How far is Youngstown, OH from Crystal Lakes, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Crystal Lakes, OH is about 229.9 miles (370 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Crystal Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Crystal Lakes.
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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
98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spangler Road, Medway
2077 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sycamore Street
1579 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street
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Continue on Medway-New Carlisle Road
1183 ft · 28 sec · Medway-New Carlisle Road
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Turn left onto Schiller Road
2675 ft · 52 sec · Schiller Road
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Turn right onto North Lake Road
584 ft · 16 sec · North Lake Road
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Turn left onto Kennedy Road
1420 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
645 ft · 29 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Oak Road
68 m · 17 sec · Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Crystal Lakes.
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
98.8 mi · 01h 47m
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 Crystal Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Crystal Lakes?
The road trip is about 229.9 miles (370 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Youngstown and 115.1 miles from Crystal Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.05 one way or $60.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Crystal Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Crystal Lakes. Straight-line distance: 196.15 mi (315.67 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 Crystal Lakes
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.8892300, -84.0266000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lakes (-84.0266, 39.88923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $30.05 | $60.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.40 | $68.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.85 | $77.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
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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