How far is Youngstown, OH from McDonald, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to McDonald, OH is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and McDonald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and McDonald.
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Start on Central Square
108 m · 8 sec · Central Square
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Turn straight onto Wick Avenue
1000 ft · 30 sec · Wick Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rayen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street Southeast
1592 ft · 44 sec · West Liberty Street Southeast
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Continue on Liberty Street
1771 ft · 49 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Watson Marshall Road
2009 ft · 55 sec · Watson Marshall Road
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Continue on East Marshall Road
1122 ft · 33 sec · East Marshall Road
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Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
3126 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and McDonald.
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.
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.1 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near McDonald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to McDonald?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Youngstown and 3.4 miles from McDonald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near McDonald.
Stop Ideas Near Girard
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 Girard.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and McDonald. Straight-line distance: 5.88 mi (9.47 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 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 41.1636700, -80.7242400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald (-80.72424, 41.16367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.03 | $2.07 |
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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