How far is Youngstown, OH from Lincoln Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Lincoln Heights, OH is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
273.15 mi
05h 10m
Flight
238.52 mi
383.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.52 mi
Kilometers
383.86 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.15 mi
Kilometers
439.6 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Lincoln Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
136.5 mi
02h 35m
To Lincoln Heights
136.7 mi
02h 35m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Lincoln Heights.

  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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2351 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    713 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights

    1721 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shepherd Lane

    146 m · 17 sec · Shepherd Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mangham Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · Mangham Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Schumard Avenue

    820 ft · 37 sec · Schumard Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Magee Avenue

    651 ft · 29 sec · Magee Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
192 mi · 70%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 18%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Circle Freeway
4.95 mi · 2%
Mill Creek Expressway
3.37 mi · 1%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 35m from Youngstown
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Lincoln Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Lincoln Heights?

The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Youngstown and 136.7 miles from Lincoln Heights.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.72 one way or $71.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Lincoln Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Lincoln Heights. Straight-line distance: 238.52 mi (383.86 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Heights

#2 Lincoln Heights

City in the United States of America

Population3,354
Coordinates39.2389500, -84.4555000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Lincoln Heights (-84.4555, 39.23895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.49 L · about $35.72
Round trip
$71.43
19.28 gal · 72.98 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.72 $71.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.89 $81.79
Premium $4.79 $46.18 $92.35
Diesel $4.30 $41.49 $82.98

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 Lincoln Heights. The current time is 05:16:26.

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.