Fort Loramie to Youngstown is 242 miles and takes about 4 hours 45 minutes via US 30 and I-76, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily stays within Ohio, moving you across the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward journey with a high percentage of highway miles, making it ideal for those prioritizing efficient travel. It's a solid choice for a single-day trip, allowing you to cover considerable ground without feeling overly rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121 miles from Fort Loramie, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
83.1 mi
1h 31m
I 76
57.6 mi
1h 6m
I 75
35.2 mi
37m
I 71
31.9 mi
34m
East 4th Street
11.4 mi
20m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi
7m
I 80
4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Loramie, OH and Youngstown, OH.
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Start on SR 362
126 ft·5 sec·Elm Street
2
Turn right onto SR 66
2.9 mi·5 min·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 119
11 mi·20 min·East 4th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
35 mi·37 min·I 75
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
7
Turn right onto SR 696
4.2 mi·7 min·East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15
0.5 mi·52 sec·County Road 15 / Hancock Road
9
Turn left onto US 30
37 mi·39 min·US 30
10
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi·51 min·US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
12
Merge onto I 71
32 mi·34 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 209A-BToward I 76, US 224: Lodi, AkronUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 209AToward I 76, US 224 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi·20 min·I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
17
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.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi·43 min·I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
22
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
24
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 45-minute drive time and 242 miles, starting in the morning is your best bet to arrive with plenty of daylight. With just one stop recommended, plan it strategically for a break and to refuel if needed, especially before the longest 83.1-mile stretch on US 30. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility; however, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, as the highway-focused nature means fewer immediate services off the main path. Aim to depart Fort Loramie by mid-morning to ensure a comfortable arrival in Youngstown.
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 121 miles from Fort Loramie, OH, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 53 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Fort Loramie, 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 Fort Loramie, OH
This is one driving day of about 242.1 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Fort Loramie, 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 US 30 for about 83.1 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 170.7 and 192.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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170.7 mi into trip|~3h 20m 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
170.9 mi into trip|~3h 20m 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
6
189 mi into trip|~3h 42m 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.
7
190.9 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
6
192.2 mi into trip|~3h 46m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.57 one way
$75.15 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$41.70
$83.40
premium
$4.91
$46.79
$93.58
diesel
$5.61
$53.45
$106.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.6
0
$25.42
$11.62
Efficient EV
60.5
0
$21.18
$9.68
EV Truck/SUV
96.8
1
$33.89
$15.49
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Fort Loramie, OH
Afternoon
in Fort Loramie on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon
in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
121 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
16 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 192
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 91% of the journey on major roads like US 30 and I-76. You'll experience an 83.1-mile stretch on US 30, offering a significant period of uninterrupted travel. The overall feel is that of a functional, highway-focused drive, designed for getting from point A to point B with relative speed. While not particularly scenic, it provides a consistent pace for most of the 4-hour 45-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 170.7 miles in.
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 21 significant decision points across 242.1 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 170.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Fort Loramie, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Akron.
Upper Sandusky
49.9 mi in|~1h 3m
Akron
170.7 mi in|~3h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 242.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Loramie, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 242.1 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, I 76, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121 miles from Fort Loramie, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.57 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 242.1 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 170.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fort Loramie, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Akron.
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.
