How far is Youngstown, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.91 mi
03h 35m
Flight
138.83 mi
223.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.83 mi
Kilometers
223.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.91 mi
Kilometers
299.19 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Pickerington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Youngstown
92.8 mi
01h 47m
To Pickerington
93 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
91 mi · 49%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 26%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 8%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 2%
East Freeway
2.56 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 47m from Youngstown
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Youngstown and 93 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Pickerington.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 138.83 mi (223.43 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

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

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $24.30
Round trip
$48.61
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.30 $48.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.83 $55.66
Premium $4.79 $31.42 $62.84
Diesel $4.30 $28.23 $56.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Pickerington. The current time is 05:07:24.

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.