How far is Youngstown, OH from Minerva Park, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Minerva Park, OH is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.78 mi
03h 11m
Flight
139.6 mi
224.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.6 mi
Kilometers
224.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.78 mi
Kilometers
266.8 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minerva Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Minerva Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Salem
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
82.8 mi
01h 35m
To Minerva Park
83 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Minerva Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Minerva Park.

  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

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 710: Cleveland Avenue

    2939 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Minerva Lake Road

    2412 ft · 1 min · Minerva Lake Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minerva Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Minerva Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
91 mi · 55%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 29%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 12%
Cleveland Avenue
2.01 mi · 1%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
01h 35m from Youngstown
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Youngstown and Rain Showers Likely near Minerva Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Minerva Park?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Youngstown and 83 miles from Minerva Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Youngstown and Rain Showers Likely near Minerva Park.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Minerva Park. Straight-line distance: 139.6 mi (224.67 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Minerva Park

#2 Minerva Park

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,318
Coordinates40.0764500, -82.9437900
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Minerva Park (-82.94379, 40.07645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.35
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.67 $43.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.82 $49.63
Premium $4.79 $28.02 $56.04
Diesel $4.30 $25.18 $50.36

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 Minerva Park. The current time is 22:04:12.

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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.