How far is Youngstown, OH from Franklin Furnace, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Franklin Furnace, OH is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Franklin Furnace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Franklin Furnace.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
1639 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight right
31.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 253
1706 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Gallia Pike
156 m · 12 sec · Gallia Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallia Pike
1186 ft · 40 sec · Gallia Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Big Pete Road
23 m · 2 sec · Big Pete Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Big Pete Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Franklin Furnace.
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 Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Furnace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Franklin Furnace?
The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Youngstown and 138.3 miles from Franklin Furnace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Youngstown and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Furnace.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Franklin Furnace. Straight-line distance: 205.81 mi (331.22 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 Franklin Furnace
Borough in Sussex Co.
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 38.6450800, -82.8487800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Furnace (-82.84878, 38.64508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $41.40 | $82.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $46.75 | $93.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $42.01 | $84.01 |
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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