How far is Youngstown, OH from Worthington, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Worthington, OH is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
164.91 mi
03h 09m
Flight
142.39 mi
229.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.39 mi
Kilometers
229.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.91 mi
Kilometers
265.39 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Congress
OH

Village in Ohio

From Youngstown
82.3 mi
01h 34m
To Worthington
82.5 mi
01h 34m

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
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Dublin Granville Road

    1382 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Dublin Granville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Dublin Granville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North High Street

    1551 ft · 56 sec · North High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
92.4 mi · 56%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 29%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 12%
East Dublin Granville Road
1.55 mi · 1%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

91.1 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
01h 34m from Youngstown
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Youngstown and 82.5 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Congress

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

71 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 142.39 mi (229.16 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

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

#2 Worthington

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

Population14,760
Coordinates40.0931200, -83.0179600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Worthington (-83.01796, 40.09312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.13
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.56 $43.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.79 $27.88 $55.76
Diesel $4.30 $25.05 $50.10

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 Worthington. The current time is 06:43:21.

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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.