How far is Youngstown, OH from Florence, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Florence, OH is about 205 miles (329.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
204.98 mi
04h 00m
Flight
175.13 mi
281.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.13 mi
Kilometers
281.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.98 mi
Kilometers
329.88 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-19T00:37
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Youngstown
102.3 mi
02h 00m
To Florence
102.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Florence.

  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

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    16 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: London, Plain City

    1967 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Neil Road

    1972 ft · 1 min · Neil Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Neil Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 49%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 24%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
West Freeway
16 mi · 8%
London – Delaware Road
5.62 mi · 3%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
5.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
02h 00m from Youngstown
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Florence?

The road trip is about 205 miles (329.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Youngstown and 102.6 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.79 one way or $53.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Florence. Straight-line distance: 175.13 mi (281.85 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Florence

Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio

Population1,953
Coordinates39.8478400, -83.5471400
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Florence (-83.54714, 39.84784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.38 L · about $26.79
Round trip
$53.57
14.46 gal · 54.76 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.79 $53.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.67 $61.34
Premium $4.79 $34.63 $69.26
Diesel $4.30 $31.12 $62.24

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 Florence. The current time is 00:37:36.

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.