How far is Youngstown, OH from Richwood, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Richwood, OH is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Richwood.
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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
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Fredericktown, Mount Gilead
1436 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 95
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Turn left onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on East Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Waldo-Ashley Road
3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road
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Continue on Waldo-Fulton Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South
1111 ft · 23 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Marion Street
2726 ft · 54 sec · North Marion Street
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Continue on Waldo-Delaware Road
1331 ft · 29 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road
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Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Continue on Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Turn left onto Marion-Marysville Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Marion-Marysville Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Ottawa Street
26 m · 2 sec · West Ottawa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ottawa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Richwood.
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
57.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Richwood?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Youngstown and 82.5 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 146.13 mi (235.18 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 Richwood
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264500, -83.2968600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-83.29686, 40.42645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $21.53 | $43.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.01 | $50.01 |
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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