Origin
Canton, OH
Morning in Canton on Friday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, OH to Youngstown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, OH
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Trip Overview
Canton, OH to Youngstown, OH is 56.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Atlantic Boulevard Northeast and I-76, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, making it a straightforward journey. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a break from constant highway speeds with some city and local road driving. It's a practical option for a quick relocation or a day trip between these two Ohio cities, with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This 56.1-mile route features a 53% highway share, primarily on I-76. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, transitioning from local roads like Atlantic Boulevard Northeast to the interstate and back. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast before merging onto I-76. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire journey, offering some variation in the driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Cleveland Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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3rd Street Southwest
Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cleveland Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West
Turn right onto SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 43 / Cherry Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto SR 43 / Cherry Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| I 76 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Union Avenue Northeast | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| SR 225 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| I 80 | 4 mi | 4m |
| US 224 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
— 15.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest
448 ft
·
14 sec
·
McKinley Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
508 ft
·
21 sec
·
3rd Street Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cleveland Avenue Southwest
4
Turn right onto SR 172
478 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tuscarawas Street West
5
Continue on SR 172
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Tuscarawas Street East
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Avenue North
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
9
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Columbus Road Northeast
11
Continue on US 62
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Union Avenue Northeast
13
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 224; SR 225
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
15
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 225
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
18
Merge onto I 76
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 76
19
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
22
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
24
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28 mi from Canton, OH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Canton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Youngstown, OH
The final approach into Youngstown, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Atwater, OH
28 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Canton, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, I 76, Union Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28 miles from Canton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Cleveland Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Canton, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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