How far is Youngstown, OH from Jamestown, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Jamestown, OH is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.09 mi
04h 14m
Flight
190.49 mi
306.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.49 mi
Kilometers
306.57 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.09 mi
Kilometers
360.63 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Sat, Apr 11, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 11, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-10T20:23
Arrive Jamestown
Sat, Apr 11, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Youngstown
111.9 mi
02h 07m
To Jamestown
112.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Square

    38 m · 10 sec · Central Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Federal Street

    40 m · 6 sec · East Federal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Federal Street

    1803 ft · 57 sec · West Federal Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Common Avenue

    564 ft · 11 sec · Spring Common Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahoning Avenue

    2882 ft · 58 sec · Mahoning Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Edwards Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Edwards Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    140 m · 13 sec · Marshall Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    609 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

    3028 ft · 51 sec · South Shore Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    41.6 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Cedarville, Jamestown

    1795 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
145 mi · 65%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 22%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Old United States Highway 35
7.86 mi · 4%
South Shore Expressway
0.57 mi
Mahoning Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 07m from Youngstown
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely leaving Youngstown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 111.9 miles from Youngstown and 112.2 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 190.49 mi (306.57 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

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

#2 Jamestown

Town in Ohio, USA

Population2,146
Coordinates39.6581200, -83.7349200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Jamestown (-83.73492, 39.65812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.61
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.31 $58.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.55 $67.11
Premium $4.79 $37.89 $75.78
Diesel $4.30 $34.04 $68.09

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Jamestown. The current time is 20:23:08.

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.