How far is Youngstown, OH from Pataskala, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Pataskala, OH is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Pataskala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Pataskala.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
83 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Morning Street
126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street
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Continue on Granville Street
10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Turn right onto Hazelton Etna Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road
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Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest
1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest
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Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2776 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
70 m · 16 sec · East Depot Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
9 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Pataskala.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Pataskala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Pataskala?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 86.3 miles from Youngstown and 86.5 miles from Pataskala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Pataskala.
Stop Ideas Near West Salem
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 West Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Pataskala. Straight-line distance: 130.84 mi (210.57 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 Pataskala
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.9956200, -82.6743300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pataskala (-82.67433, 39.99562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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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