Trip from Danville, OH to Youngstown, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

117.7 mi

189 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 19m ★

6 AM

2h 30m

8 AM

2h 50m

10 AM

2h 37m

12 PM

2h 35m

3 PM

2h 38m

5 PM

2h 49m

8 PM

2h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Danville, OH

Robert So

Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 76, Wooster Road, Akron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.2 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.27 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.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Danville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 117.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Danville, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 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 45.2 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 early in the drive near US 62 / South Market Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 20 significant decision points across 117.7 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: near the start (US 62 / South Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 62 / South Market Street

Turn right onto US 62 / South Market Street

Navigation decision point

59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: 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. Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron

64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 76; I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 76	45.2 mi	51m
Wooster Road	27.2 mi	31m
Akron Road	18.4 mi	25m
Danville-Jelloway Road	6.9 mi	10m
I 680	5.9 mi	8m
I 80	4 mi	4m
SR 21	2.8 mi	3m
Kenmore Expressway	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 76 — 45.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, OH and Youngstown, OH.

Start on East Rambo Street

61 ft · 5 sec · East Rambo Street

Turn right onto US 62

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Market Street

Continue on SR 205; SR 514

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

Continue on SR 205

6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 3

8.3 mi · 10 min · Wooster Road

Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39

0.2 mi · 18 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto SR 3; SR 60

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Union Street

Turn right onto SR 3

0.2 mi · 13 sec · East Washington Street

Turn straight onto SR 3

19 mi · 21 min · Wooster Road

Turn right onto SR 302

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Liberty Street

Turn left onto North Bever Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · North Bever Street

Turn right onto East Bowman Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Bowman Street

Continue on Akron Road

2.9 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 585

117 ft · 1 sec · Akron Road

Continue on SR 585

2.0 mi · 2 min · Akron Road

Continue on SR 585

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on SR 585

14 mi · 18 min · Akron Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

Merge onto SR 21

2.8 mi · 3 min · SR 21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; US 224

4.8 mi · 6 min · I 76; US 224

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

39 mi · 43 min · I 76; I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680

Toward I 680: Youngstown

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Trip Plan

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 58.8 miles from Danville, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 26 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Danville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Danville, OH

This is one driving day of about 117.7 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Danville, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 45.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.8 mi from Danville, OH · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canal Fulton, OH

59 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

Wooster, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canal Fulton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Danville, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Youngstown, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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 69

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.27 one way

$36.53 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$20.27	$40.55
premium	$4.91	$22.75	$45.50
diesel	$5.61	$25.99	$51.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.3	$12.36	$5.65
Efficient EV	29.4	$10.30	$4.71
EV Truck/SUV	47.1	$16.48	$7.53

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 16, 2026

Origin

Danville, OH

Evening in Danville on Thursday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Evening in Youngstown on Thursday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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 29m 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 Danville, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 76, Wooster Road, Akron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Danville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.27 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.

The route from Danville, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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Trip from Danville, OH to Youngstown, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Youngstown, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Danville, OH

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Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 29m on the road

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