Clark, OH to Youngstown, OH is 99 miles and takes about 2h 23m via US 62 and I-76, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. You'll find this drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway speeds with some local road sections. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a single-day excursion when you're looking for a relatively short hop without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from Clark, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi
20m
US 62
13.2 mi
19m
I 76
11.7 mi
12m
US 30
7.4 mi
8m
Navarre Road Southwest
6.9 mi
10m
Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi
8m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
SR 225
5.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
— 15.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on County Road 19A
63 ft·7 sec·County Road 19A
2
Turn left onto SR 83
4.2 mi·6 min·SR 83
3
Turn slight right onto County Highway 580
0.1 mi·16 sec·County Highway 580
4
Turn right onto County Route 58
400 ft·11 sec·County Route 58
5
Continue on County Road 407
3.3 mi·7 min·County Road 407
6
Continue on County Road 407
1.5 mi·3 min·County Road 407
7
Turn left onto SR 557
1.5 mi·2 min·SR 557
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; SR 39
1.7 mi·2 min·US 62; SR 39
9
Turn left onto US 62
6.8 mi·10 min·US 62
10
Turn slight left onto US 62
4.7 mi·7 min·US 62
11
Turn right onto US 62; US 250
369 ft·12 sec·West Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi·17 sec·Massillon Street
13
Continue on US 62
2.6 mi·3 min·Navarre Road Southwest
14
Continue on US 62; SR 93
0.3 mi·32 sec·Manchester Avenue Southwest
15
Turn right onto US 62
4.3 mi·6 min·Navarre Road Southwest
16
Continue on US 62
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Center Street
17
Turn right onto US 62
0.3 mi·27 sec·West Canal Street
18
Turn left onto US 62; SR 21
0.5 mi·1 min·North Main Street
19
Continue on US 62; SR 21
2.2 mi·4 min·Erie Avenue Southwest
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward US 30 East, US 62 East: CantonUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 30; US 62
7.4 mi·8 min·US 30; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
23
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft·5 sec
24
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Avenue Southeast
25
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi·2 min·Cherry Avenue Northeast
26
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi·1 min·Market Avenue North
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
28
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·41 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
30
Continue on US 62
15 mi·19 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
31
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi·8 min·Union Avenue Northeast
32
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi·3 min·US 224; SR 225
33
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Route 14
34
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft·11 sec·State Route 14
35
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi·7 min·SR 225
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
37
Merge onto I 76
12 mi·12 min·I 76
38
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
41
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
42
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
43
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given this trip is just under 100 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to complete the drive before evening. With a fuel cost estimated around $15, filling up before you leave Clark is a good idea. Keep an eye out for the transition points between US 62 and I-76, as these can sometimes be busy.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.5 miles from Clark, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 22 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 1h 19m 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 1m
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 Clark, 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 Clark, OH
This is one driving day of about 99 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Clark, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast for about 15.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 24 and 42.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
24 mi into trip|~41m in|US 62 / Massillon Street
Turn left onto US 62 / Massillon Street
Navigation decision point
6
34.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 East, US 62 East: Canton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 East, US 62 East: Canton
5
35 mi into trip|~59m in|US 30; US 62
Merge onto US 30; US 62
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
42.4 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
5
42.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.36 one way
$30.73 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$17.05
$34.10
premium
$4.91
$19.13
$38.27
diesel
$5.61
$21.86
$43.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.75
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.66
$3.96
EV Truck/SUV
39.6
0
$13.86
$6.34
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Clark, OH
Afternoon
in Clark on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon
in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Canton, OH
50 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 23m 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.
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...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 75.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 57% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of US 62 and I-76 that allow for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 15.5 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, which offers a bit of local flavor before you rejoin faster-paced roads. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between these different road types.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 24 miles in near US 62 / Massillon 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 27 significant decision points across 99 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 24 miles (US 62 / Massillon Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (US 30; US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Clark, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
42.4 mi in|~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 99 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Youngstown, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles (US 62 / Massillon Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (US 30; US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, OH before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
