How far is Youngstown, OH from Dresden, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Dresden, OH is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Dresden.
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Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
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Turn left onto East Federal Street
40 m · 6 sec · East Federal Street
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Continue on West Federal Street
1803 ft · 57 sec · West Federal Street
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Turn left onto Spring Common Avenue
564 ft · 11 sec · Spring Common Avenue
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Continue on Mahoning Avenue
2882 ft · 58 sec · Mahoning Avenue
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Turn left onto Edwards Street
109 m · 12 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
140 m · 13 sec · Marshall Street
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Take the ramp slight left
609 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
3028 ft · 51 sec · 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
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance
1413 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square
64 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
80 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dresden Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dresden Road
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Continue on Main Street
2349 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Dresden Road
3157 ft · 1 min · North Dresden Road
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Continue on Main Street
3032 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
27 m · 4 sec · East 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Dresden.
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 77 South
Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Dresden?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Youngstown and 64.7 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Bolivar
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 Bolivar.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 98.31 mi (158.22 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 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.1214600, -82.0106900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-82.01069, 40.12146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.34 | $38.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.63 | $39.25 |
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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