The drive from Chatham, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 154 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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 71, Cassell Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on I 76.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77 miles from Chatham, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 154 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 154 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.6 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 26 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 57.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in near SR 13 / East Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 154 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 82.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19.1 mi into trip|~33m in|SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
42.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
7
102.8 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chatham, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
82.6 mi in|~1h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 76
57.6 mi
1h 6m
I 71
40.2 mi
43m
Cassell Road
16 mi
18m
Newark Road
10.1 mi
15m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
Mount Vernon Road
5.7 mi
8m
Riverside Drive
5.3 mi
7m
I 80
4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Preston Road
459 ft·23 sec·Preston Road
2
Turn left onto SR 657
298 ft·11 sec·Marion Road Northeast
3
Turn left onto St Joseph Road Northeast
1.5 mi·5 min·St Joseph Road Northeast
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
5.7 mi·8 min·Mount Vernon Road
5
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
6
Continue on SR 13
10 mi·15 min·Newark Road
7
Continue on SR 13
0.3 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
8
Turn right onto SR 13
0.4 mi·42 sec·SR 13
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi·53 sec·East Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto SR 13
1.4 mi·1 min·North Sandusky Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 13
16 mi·18 min·Cassell Road
12
Continue on SR 13; SR 97
5.3 mi·7 min·Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 169Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 71
40 mi·43 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 209A-BToward I 76, US 224: Lodi, AkronUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 209AToward I 76, US 224 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi·20 min·I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi·43 min·I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
24
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
26
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77 miles from Chatham, OH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chatham, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chatham, OH
This is one driving day of about 154 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Chatham, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 57.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77 mi from Chatham, OH
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 106.2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.2
0
$16.17
$7.39
Efficient EV
38.5
0
$13.48
$6.16
EV Truck/SUV
61.6
0
$21.56
$9.86
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chatham, OH
Night
in Chatham on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Night
in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
77 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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
3h 10m 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 Chatham, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 154 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, I 71, Cassell 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 77 miles from Chatham, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 154 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 82.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Chatham, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
