How far is Youngstown, OH from Genoa, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Genoa, OH is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lorain 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 Genoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Genoa.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
105.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 51: Elmore, Woodville, Gibsonburg
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Toledo Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Toledo Street
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1030 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
37 m · 5 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Genoa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
105 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Youngstown and Mostly Cloudy near Genoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Genoa?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Youngstown and 78.2 miles from Genoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.10 one way or $42.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Cloudy near Genoa.
Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville
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 North Ridgeville.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Genoa. Straight-line distance: 143.56 mi (231.04 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 Genoa
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,262 |
| Coordinates | 41.5181100, -83.3590900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genoa (-83.35909, 41.51811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.83 | $21.10 | $42.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
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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