How far is Youngstown, OH from Kingston, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Kingston, OH is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Kingston.
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Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
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Turn left onto East Federal Street
40 m · 6 sec · East Federal Street
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Continue on West Federal Street
1803 ft · 57 sec · West Federal Street
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Turn left onto Spring Common Avenue
564 ft · 11 sec · Spring Common Avenue
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Continue on Mahoning Avenue
2882 ft · 58 sec · Mahoning Avenue
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Turn left onto Edwards Street
109 m · 12 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
140 m · 13 sec · Marshall Street
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Take the ramp slight left
609 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
3028 ft · 51 sec · 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
23.1 mi · 31 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Route 159
905 ft · 18 sec · State Route 159
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Continue on Main Street
958 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Ing Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Ing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Kingston.
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.
Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Kingston?
The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Youngstown and 106.1 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
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 Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 163.76 mi (263.55 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 Kingston
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 39.4739500, -82.9107300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-82.91073, 39.47395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $27.71 | $55.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.83 | $71.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.19 | $64.39 |
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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