How far is Youngstown, OH from Portage Lakes, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Portage Lakes, OH is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Portage Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Portage Lakes.
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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
36 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight left
2800 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Ingleside Drive
834 ft · 39 sec · West Ingleside Drive
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Turn right onto Sauer Drive
103 m · 15 sec · Sauer Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sauer Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Portage Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wickliffe Expressway
Continue straight
36 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Portage Lakes?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Youngstown and 26.7 miles from Portage Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Youngstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburg
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 Edinburg.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Portage Lakes. Straight-line distance: 46.17 mi (74.3 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 Portage Lakes
Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio
| Population | 6,968 |
| Coordinates | 41.0072800, -81.5270600 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portage Lakes (-81.52706, 41.00728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
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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