How far is Youngstown, OH from Union City, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Union City, OH is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
274.09 mi
05h 24m
Flight
226.53 mi
364.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.53 mi
Kilometers
364.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.09 mi
Kilometers
441.1 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-15T17:51
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Youngstown
136.8 mi
02h 42m
To Union City
137.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Union City.

  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

    22.6 mi · 30 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Route 47

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 47

  29. 29

    Continue on Canal Street

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Canal Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Elm Street

    3101 ft · 52 sec · East Elm Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Union City.

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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 29%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 18%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 12%
East Lincoln Highway
25.1 mi · 9%
South Main Street
22.6 mi · 8%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
02h 42m from Youngstown
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Youngstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Union City?

The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Youngstown and 137.3 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.83 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Youngstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Union City. Straight-line distance: 226.53 mi (364.56 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Union City (-84.80524, 40.199491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.61 L · about $35.83
Round trip
$71.65
19.34 gal · 73.22 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.83 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $41.02 $82.04
Premium $4.79 $46.32 $92.64
Diesel $4.30 $41.62 $83.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Union City. The current time is 17:51:43.

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.