How far is Youngstown, OH from Ripley, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Ripley, OH is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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 05h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Ripley.
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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
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road
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Continue on State Route 3
12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue
2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on East Court Street
1 km · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Leesburg Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
14.7 mi · 23 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 62 West: Ripley
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1711 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
30 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Ripley.
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
102 mi · 01h 51m
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 Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Ripley?
The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 137.8 miles from Youngstown and 137.9 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 5:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 234.75 mi (377.8 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 Ripley
Village in Brown County, Ohio
| Population | 1,002 |
| Coordinates | 38.7456300, -83.8449200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-83.84492, 38.74563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $41.27 | $82.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $46.61 | $93.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $41.88 | $83.76 |
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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