How far is Youngstown, OH from Windsor, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Windsor, OH is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
253.79 mi
04h 59m
Flight
218.92 mi
352.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.92 mi
Kilometers
352.31 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.79 mi
Kilometers
408.43 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Youngstown
126.8 mi
02h 29m
To Windsor
127 mi
02h 29m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Square

    38 m · 10 sec · Central Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Federal Street

    40 m · 6 sec · East Federal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Federal Street

    1803 ft · 57 sec · West Federal Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Common Avenue

    564 ft · 11 sec · Spring Common Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahoning Avenue

    2882 ft · 58 sec · Mahoning Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Edwards Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Edwards Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    140 m · 13 sec · Marshall Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    609 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

    3028 ft · 51 sec · South Shore Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington

    1164 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North South Street

    11.1 mi · 18 min · North South Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Columbus Street

    621 ft · 16 sec · South Columbus Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Morrow-Woodville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morrow-Woodville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morrow-Woodville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
159 mi · 63%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 19%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
North South Street
11.1 mi · 4%
East Main Street
3.21 mi · 1%
Morrow-Woodville Road
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
218.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 29m from Youngstown
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Youngstown and 127 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 $33.20 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 218.92 mi (352.31 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 Windsor

City in United States of America

Population2,167
Coordinates39.2847800, -84.0499300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Windsor (-84.04993, 39.28478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.9 L · about $33.20
Round trip
$66.39
17.92 gal · 67.8 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.20 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.01 $76.02
Premium $4.79 $42.92 $85.84
Diesel $4.30 $38.56 $77.13

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 Windsor. The current time is 01:51:49.

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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.