How far is Youngstown, OH from Frankfort, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Frankfort, OH is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Frankfort.
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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
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on East Columbus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbus Street
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Turn slight left onto Yankeetown Street
1486 ft · 25 sec · Yankeetown Street
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Continue on Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
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Turn right onto High Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · High Street
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Take the ramp left
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
677 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Street
86 m · 8 sec · Springfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Frankfort.
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
102 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Youngstown and 112.4 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 177.71 mi (286 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 Frankfort
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014500, -83.1807400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort (-83.18074, 39.40145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.38 | $58.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.98 | $75.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.13 | $68.26 |
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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