How far is Youngstown, OH from Westlake, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Westlake, OH is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.95 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.3 mi
113.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.3 mi
Kilometers
113.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.49 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westlake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Westlake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From Youngstown
41.4 mi
00h 51m
To Westlake
41.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Westlake.

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown

    2196 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 West: Airport, Toledo

    3208 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park

    1518 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clague Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Clague Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Westwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Westwood Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Canterbury Road

    1195 ft · 38 sec · Canterbury Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Ridge Road

    1377 ft · 39 sec · Center Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    705 ft · 37 sec · Forest Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Maple Drive

    54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Beechwood Drive

    773 ft · 34 sec · Beechwood Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
56.3 mi · 68%
Wickliffe Expressway
8.64 mi · 10%
I 71
6.16 mi · 7%
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.06 mi · 4%
Clague Road
2.23 mi · 3%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

31.1 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
00h 51m from Youngstown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Westlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Westlake?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Youngstown and 41.6 miles from Westlake.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Westlake.

Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 70.3 mi (113.13 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Westlake

#2 Westlake

City in Ohio, United States

Population31,907
Coordinates41.4553200, -81.9179200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Westlake (-81.91792, 41.45532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.71
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.86 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.43 $24.86
Premium $4.79 $14.03 $28.07
Diesel $4.30 $12.61 $25.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Westlake. The current time is 05:07:57.

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.