How far is Youngstown, OH from Lewis Center, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Lewis Center, OH is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 06m.
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 Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Lewis Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Lewis Center.
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Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
104 m · 14 sec · Central Square
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Turn straight onto Market Street
2581 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
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4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue
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5
Take the ramp slight right
696 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · 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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9
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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12
Merge slight left
78 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 37 East
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Turn left onto Africa Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Africa Road
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Turn right onto Cheshire Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Old State Road
75 m · 5 sec · South Old State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Old State Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Old State Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Center Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lewis Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Center Road
972 ft · 25 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
98 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
86 m · 12 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Lewis Center.
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
78 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Youngstown and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Lewis Center?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Youngstown and 79.4 miles from Lewis Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Youngstown and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
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 Burbank.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Lewis Center. Straight-line distance: 138.53 mi (222.94 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 Lewis Center
Situated in central Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Orange Township in Delaware County, roughly north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1984000, -83.0101800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewis Center (-83.01018, 40.1984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $21.87 | $43.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $25.13 | $50.27 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $28.20 | $56.39 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $35.54 | $71.07 |
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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