How far is Youngstown, OH from South Point, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to South Point, OH is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.89 mi
05h 35m
Flight
211.92 mi
341.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.92 mi
Kilometers
341.06 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.89 mi
Kilometers
463.32 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Fri, May 1, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-30T14:13
Arrive South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 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
Macksburg
OH

Human settlement in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

From Youngstown
144 mi
02h 47m
To South Point
144 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and South Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and South Point.

  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

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

    64 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    122.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

    29.4 mi · 36 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    1456 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Viand Street

    696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge

  35. 35

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit right

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton

    1073 ft · 14 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 39 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Solida Road

    124 m · 13 sec · Solida Road

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road

    85 m · 11 sec · Solida Road

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East

    732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and South Point.

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
47 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
5 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
146 mi · 51%
US 33 West
29.4 mi · 10%
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 7%
Wickliffe Expressway
20.1 mi · 7%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi · 5%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
14.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Keep slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macksburg
02h 47m from Youngstown
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near South Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to South Point?

The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Macksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from Youngstown and 144 miles from South Point.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.64 one way or $75.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near South Point.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and South Point. Straight-line distance: 211.92 mi (341.06 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
South Point

#2 South Point

Town in Ohio, United States

Population3,813
Coordinates38.4178600, -82.5862700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.46 L · about $37.64
Round trip
$75.29
20.32 gal · 76.92 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $37.64 $75.29
Mid-grade $4.24 $43.10 $86.20
Premium $4.79 $48.67 $97.33
Diesel $4.30 $43.73 $87.46

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and South Point. The current time is 14:13:17.

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.