This 115.5-mile drive from Coshocton, OH to Youngstown, OH takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on highways, with about 75% of the route being interstate driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $18. Since it's a relatively short, highway-focused trip within the Midwest region, it's best tackled in a single day without needing an overnight stay. The straightforward nature of this route allows for flexibility in your departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Coshocton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 115.5-mile journey, with 75% of your travel time spent on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.6 miles on I 77, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While predominantly interstate, the route also incorporates sections of US 36 and Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, providing some variation. This blend suggests a drive that is generally efficient and direct, with moments of transition between different road types.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 541 / Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 115.5 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 0.6 miles (SR 541 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 541 / Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 541 / Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Bridge Street
At end of road, turn left onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.6 mi into trip|~27m in|I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
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 Coshocton, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
58.9 mi in|~1h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
38.6 mi
41m
US 36
17.8 mi
22m
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
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 38.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coshocton, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 541
0.4 mi·49 sec·Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto SR 541
0.2 mi·29 sec·South 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto SR 541
507 ft·21 sec·Chestnut Street
4
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·North 2nd Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Bridge Street
6
Turn straight onto CR 1A
0.4 mi·49 sec·County Road 1A
7
Turn right onto US 36
18 mi·22 min·US 36
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
9
Merge onto I 77
39 mi·41 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi·11 sec·US 30
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
13
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft·5 sec
14
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Avenue Southeast
15
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi·2 min·Cherry Avenue Northeast
16
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi·1 min·Market Avenue North
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
18
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·41 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
20
Continue on US 62
15 mi·19 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
21
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi·8 min·Union Avenue Northeast
22
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi·3 min·US 224; SR 225
23
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Route 14
24
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft·11 sec·State Route 14
25
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi·7 min·SR 225
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
27
Merge onto I 76
12 mi·12 min·I 76
28
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
31
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
32
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
33
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 25-minute duration for this 115.5-mile trip, you can easily complete this drive in one day. There are no designated stops in the data, but with a fuel cost estimated at $18, planning a single fuel stop might be wise, especially if you're starting with a less-than-full tank. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Youngstown without feeling rushed. Pay attention to your longest stretch of 38.6 miles on I 77 to anticipate potential traffic or service area needs.
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 57.8 miles from Coshocton, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.6 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 8m 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
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 Coshocton, 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 Coshocton, OH
This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Coshocton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 38.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Coshocton, OH
· 1h 8m 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...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 91.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.7
0
$12.13
$5.54
Efficient EV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
EV Truck/SUV
46.2
0
$16.17
$7.39
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Coshocton, OH
Afternoon
in Coshocton on Friday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon
in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Plain, OH
58 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
2h 25m 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 Coshocton, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, US 36, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Coshocton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.93 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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 115.5 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 0.6 miles (SR 541 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Coshocton, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown 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.
