How far is Youngstown, OH from Wauseon, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Wauseon, OH is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lorain County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Wauseon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Wauseon.
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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
152.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 108
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
65 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Ottokee Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Ottokee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street
76 m · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
844 ft · 35 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Wauseon.
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
152 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Wauseon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Wauseon?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Youngstown and 99.7 miles from Wauseon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.01 one way or $52.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Wauseon.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Wauseon. Straight-line distance: 183.83 mi (295.84 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 Wauseon
City in Ohio
| Population | 7,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.5492200, -84.1416100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wauseon (-84.14161, 41.54922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.21 | $60.43 |
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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