How far is Youngstown, OH from Hudson, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Hudson, OH is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
48.4 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.27 mi
68.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.4 mi
Kilometers
77.89 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Windham
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To Hudson
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2524 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Frost Road

    1008 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Aurora Hudson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Aurora Hudson Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hudson Aurora Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Hudson Aurora Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Aurora Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Aurora Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    781 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Streetsboro Street

    20 m · 2 sec · West Streetsboro Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Streetsboro Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 64%
Wickliffe Expressway
8.64 mi · 18%
Hudson Aurora Road
2.14 mi · 4%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 3%
Aurora Street
0.95 mi · 2%
I 80 West
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

31.1 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 31m from Youngstown
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Youngstown and 24.2 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

89 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.03 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hudson

City in Ohio

Population22,179
Coordinates41.2400600, -81.4406700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Hudson (-81.44067, 41.24006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.25 $14.51
Premium $4.79 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $4.30 $7.36 $14.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Hudson. The current time is 05:08:05.

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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.