How far is Youngstown, OH from McDonald, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to McDonald, OH is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 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 EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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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
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
14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
80 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Cumberland, New Concord
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Friendship Drive
2778 ft · 1 min · South Friendship Drive
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Continue on West Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Turn right onto Clay Pike Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Clay Pike Road
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Continue on Claysville Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Claysville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chandlersville Road
621 ft · 17 sec · Chandlersville Road
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Turn left onto McDonald Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McDonald Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and McDonald.
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 77 South
Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers 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 142.2 miles (228.9 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?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Youngstown and 71.1 miles from McDonald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.60 one way or $37.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near McDonald.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and McDonald. Straight-line distance: 106.15 mi (170.83 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 | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald (-81.84708, 39.86257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.29 | $42.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.05 | $48.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
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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