How far is Youngstown, OH from Nelson, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Nelson, OH is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Nelson.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Division Street Expressway
2428 ft · 30 sec · Division Street Expressway
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Continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 82 West: Warren
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422
820 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 East: Warren
128 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Parkman Road Northwest
1.7 mi · 2 min · Parkman Road Northwest
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Continue on US Route 422 Northwest
4.1 mi · 6 min · US Route 422 Northwest
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout toward Nelson Town Square
530 ft · 13 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Nelson.
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.
SR 82 West
Merge slight right
10.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Youngstown and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Nelson?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Howland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Youngstown and 15.7 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Youngstown and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Howland Center
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 Howland Center.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.96 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 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-81.05148, 41.31006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
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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