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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.8 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.63 mi
58.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.63 mi
Kilometers
58.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.8 mi
Kilometers
78.54 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-19T01:16
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Deerfield
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Youngstown
24.4 mi
00h 32m
To Louisville
24.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

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.

  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

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

    64 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Louisville, East Canton

    1098 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ravenna Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ravenna Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on North Chapel Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Chapel Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wickliffe Expressway
20.1 mi · 41%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
9.45 mi · 19%
Deerfield Township Square
2.94 mi · 6%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 3%
North Chapel Street
0.95 mi · 2%
Ravenna Avenue Northeast
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wickliffe Expressway

Continue straight

11 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
00h 32m from Youngstown
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Alliance

12 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

96 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 36.63 mi (58.95 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,126
Coordinates40.8372800, -81.2595500
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Louisville (-81.25955, 40.83728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Louisville. The current time is 01:16:57.

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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.