How far is Youngstown, OH from Mineral Ridge, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Mineral Ridge, OH is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Mineral Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Mineral Ridge.
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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
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Niles
2087 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Canfield Niles Road
2804 ft · 58 sec · North Canfield Niles Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2174 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Mineral Ridge.
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 on Wickliffe Expressway
4.56 mi · 00h 06m
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 Sunny near Mineral Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Mineral Ridge?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 4.4 miles from Youngstown and 4.5 miles from Mineral Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Mineral Ridge.
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 Mineral Ridge. Straight-line distance: 6.81 mi (10.96 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 Mineral Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 3,892 |
| Coordinates | 41.1400600, -80.7689700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Ridge (-80.76897, 41.14006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
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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