How far is Youngstown, OH from Findlay, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Findlay, OH is about 179.6 miles (289 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
Driving Distance
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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 31m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Findlay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Findlay.
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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
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Blanchard Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Mount Blanchard Road
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Continue on South Blanchard Street
1472 ft · 37 sec · South Blanchard Street
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Continue on North Blanchard Street
656 ft · 19 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Court
956 ft · 28 sec · Clinton Court
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Turn right
142 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1256 ft · 34 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Findlay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wickliffe Expressway
Continue straight
39.2 mi · 00h 44m
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 Mostly Sunny near Findlay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Findlay?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 89.6 miles from Youngstown and 90 miles from Findlay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Findlay.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
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 Polk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Findlay. Straight-line distance: 156.32 mi (251.58 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 Findlay
The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.
| Population | 40,832 |
| Coordinates | 41.0442200, -83.6499300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Findlay (-83.64993, 41.04422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.89 | $53.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.29 | $54.57 |
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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