Origin
Charlestown, OH
Morning in Charlestown on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlestown, OH to Youngstown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, OH
Alexis Bahl
Trip Overview
The drive from Charlestown, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 33.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, I 680, Rock Spring Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 33.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and I 680. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 680. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rock Spring Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Rock Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CH 18 / Tallmadge Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rock Spring Road
Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CH 18 / Tallmadge Road
Turn right onto CH 18 / Tallmadge Road
Navigation decision point
5
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 76 East
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 680
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 toward I 680: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 680: Youngstown
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Market Street
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Rock Spring Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| I 80 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| State Route 14 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cleveland–East Liverpool Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tallmadge Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 17.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Newton Falls Road
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
Newton Falls Road
2
Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Rock Spring Road
3
Turn right onto CH 18
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Tallmadge Road
4
Turn right onto SR 14
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 14
5
Continue on SR 14
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 76 East
7
Merge onto I 76
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 76
8
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
11
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
13
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Charlestown, OH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Charlestown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Youngstown, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Youngstown, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
45m 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 Charlestown, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 33.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, I 680, Rock Spring Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Charlestown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.15 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 33.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Rock Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CH 18 / Tallmadge Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Charlestown, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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