How far is Youngstown, OH from Oxford, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Oxford, OH is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
282.49 mi
05h 35m
Flight
242.22 mi
389.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.22 mi
Kilometers
389.81 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.49 mi
Kilometers
454.63 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-18T20:38
Arrive Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:50 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
Marengo
OH

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

From Youngstown
141.1 mi
02h 47m
To Oxford
141.4 mi
02h 47m

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
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Oxford.

  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

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1441 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South West Street

    969 ft · 25 sec · South West Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Greentree Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Greentree Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Greentree Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Greentree Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Greentree Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road

    742 ft · 23 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Oxford State Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford State Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Oxford State Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Oxford State Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Trenton Oxford Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oxford Trenton Road

    75 m · 3 sec · Oxford Trenton Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Trenton Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Spring Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Spring Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    76 m · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    154 m · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
177 mi · 63%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 17%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Oxford Trenton Road
6.56 mi · 2%
Greentree Road
6.21 mi · 2%
Oxford State Road
6.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
242.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 47m from Youngstown
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Oxford?

The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Youngstown and 141.4 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.94 one way or $73.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 242.22 mi (389.81 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

Population23,535
Coordinates39.5070000, -84.7452300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.73 L · about $36.94
Round trip
$73.88
19.94 gal · 75.46 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $36.94 $73.88
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.29 $84.59
Premium $4.79 $47.76 $95.51
Diesel $4.30 $42.91 $85.82

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 Oxford. The current time is 20:38:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.