How far is Youngstown, OH from Howard, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Howard, OH is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.32 mi
02h 40m
Flight
99.97 mi
160.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.97 mi
Kilometers
160.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.32 mi
Kilometers
200.08 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howard
Mon, May 18, 3:34 PM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Mon, May 18, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-05-18T12:53
Arrive Howard
Mon, May 18, 3:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Doylestown
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Youngstown
62.1 mi
01h 20m
To Howard
62.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon

    1245 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Bowman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Bever Street

    2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · East Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Columbus Road

    13.5 mi · 16 min · South Columbus Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 25 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Market Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    51 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    82 m · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 39%
South Columbus Road
19 mi · 15%
SR 585
17 mi · 14%
South Market Street
8.35 mi · 7%
Kenmore Expressway
7.34 mi · 6%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doylestown
01h 20m from Youngstown
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Howard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Youngstown and 62.3 miles from Howard.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Howard.

Stop Ideas Near Doylestown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Howard. Straight-line distance: 99.97 mi (160.89 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Howard

#2 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Howard (-82.32682, 40.40756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.53
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.26 $32.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.62 $37.24
Premium $4.79 $21.03 $42.06
Diesel $4.30 $18.89 $37.79

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Howard. The current time is 12:53:55.

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.