How far is Youngstown, OH from Rossford, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Rossford, OH is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Rossford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Rossford.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
122.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Dayton
1.6 km · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Buck Road
2188 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Buck Road
1908 ft · 1 min · Buck Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lime City Road
2 m · 1 sec · Lime City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lime City Road
1 mi · 3 min · Lime City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colony Road
31 m · 6 sec · Colony Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Colony Road
1809 ft · 57 sec · Colony Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Point Road
905 ft · 28 sec · Eagle Point Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Drive
829 ft · 36 sec · Windsor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Windsor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Rossford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
122 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Youngstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rossford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Rossford?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Youngstown and 84.8 miles from Rossford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Youngstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rossford.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
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 Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Rossford. Straight-line distance: 155.22 mi (249.8 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 Rossford
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,595 |
| Coordinates | 41.6097700, -83.5643800 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossford (-83.56438, 41.60977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.16 | $44.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.37 | $50.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.74 | $51.48 |
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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