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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.1 mi
04h 12m
Flight
163.76 mi
263.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.76 mi
Kilometers
263.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.1 mi
Kilometers
341.35 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Youngstown
106 mi
02h 06m
To Kingston
106.1 mi
02h 06m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

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.

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Route 159

    905 ft · 18 sec · State Route 159

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    958 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Ing Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West Ing Street

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
108 mi · 51%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 23%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
25.5 mi · 12%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.05 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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
02h 06m from Youngstown
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 163.76 mi (263.55 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

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

#2 Kingston

Village in Ohio, USA

Population1,015
Coordinates39.4739500, -82.9107300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Kingston (-82.91073, 39.47395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.33 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.43
14.96 gal · 56.66 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Kingston. The current time is 03:45:24.

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.