How far is Youngstown, OH from Louisville, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Louisville, OH is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Louisville.
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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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Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue
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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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Continue straight
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance
1413 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square
64 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
9.4 mi · 11 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Louisville, East Canton
1098 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Ravenna Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Ravenna Avenue Northeast
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Continue on North Chapel Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Chapel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chapel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Louisville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Wickliffe Expressway
Continue straight
11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Louisville?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Youngstown and 24.4 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Deerfield
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 Deerfield.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 36.63 mi (58.95 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 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,126 |
| Coordinates | 40.8372800, -81.2595500 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisville (-81.25955, 40.83728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
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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