How far is Youngstown, OH from Ottawa County, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Ottawa County, OH is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Ottawa County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Ottawa County.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
41.6 mi · 45 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo
2571 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2
46.7 mi · 51 min · State Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 163: Port Clinton
1943 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1859 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto East Perry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
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Turn left onto Fulton Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto East Wilcox Road
2011 ft · 2 min · East Wilcox Road
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Turn left onto South Port Clinton South Road
111 m · 16 sec · South Port Clinton South Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Port Clinton South Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Ottawa County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 2
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2
46.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Ottawa County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Ottawa County?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleburg Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Youngstown and 68.9 miles from Ottawa County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.61 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Ottawa County.
Stop Ideas Near Middleburg Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleburg Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Ottawa County. Straight-line distance: 122.08 mi (196.47 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 Ottawa County
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 40,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.4967500, -82.9412800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa County (-82.94128, 41.49675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $18.61 | $37.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
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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