How far is Youngstown, OH from Saint Joseph, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Saint Joseph, OH is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
256.09 mi
04h 58m
Flight
219.01 mi
352.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.01 mi
Kilometers
352.46 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.09 mi
Kilometers
412.13 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Mon, Jun 1, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Mon, Jun 1, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-06-01T05:56
Arrive Saint Joseph
Mon, Jun 1, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 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
North Robinson
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
127.8 mi
02h 29m
To Saint Joseph
128.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Saint Joseph.

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys

    784 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine

    38 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    7.9 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Carthagena Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Carthagena Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Western Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Sawmill Road

    1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 31%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 19%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 13%
East Lincoln Highway
25.1 mi · 10%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
US 33 East
8.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wickliffe Expressway

Continue straight

39.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Robinson
02h 29m from Youngstown
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Youngstown and Partly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Youngstown and 128.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.49 one way or $66.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Youngstown and Partly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near North Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 219.01 mi (352.46 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,784
Coordinates40.4264400, -84.7394100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Saint Joseph (-84.73941, 40.42644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.21 L · about $33.49
Round trip
$66.99
18.08 gal · 68.42 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.49 $66.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.35 $76.70
Premium $4.79 $43.30 $86.60
Diesel $4.30 $38.91 $77.82

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Saint Joseph. The current time is 05:56:19.

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.