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Trip from Glendale, OH to Youngstown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 17m

Distance

273.3 mi

440 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 4m ★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 10m

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

Downtown Glendale, OH, OH

Glendale, OH

Darya Sannikova

Trip Overview

The drive from Glendale, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 273.3 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 76, Northeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.6 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

136.7 miles from Glendale, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 170.6 mi 3h 6m
I 76 57.6 mi 1h 6m
Northeast Expressway 14.2 mi 16m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
Circle Freeway 4.5 mi 5m
SR 350 4.3 mi 8m
I 80 4 mi 4m
Middleboro Road 1.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 170.6 mi, about 3h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Greenville Avenue

112 ft · 4 sec · Greenville Avenue
2

Continue on Willow Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Willow Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto East Sharon Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sharon Road
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 75

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Mill Creek Expressway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 16 Toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 275 East: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 275

4.5 mi · 5 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 71

14 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123
14

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
18

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71
Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
27

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.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

39 mi · 43 min · I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80
30

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
32

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
33

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
34

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 136.7 miles from Glendale, OH, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.6 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 60 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.7 miles or 2h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 20m

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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, OH

This is one driving day of about 273.3 miles and 5h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Glendale, 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 71 for about 170.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Morrow County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cardington, OH

137 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.

Popular next leg

Cardington, OH to Youngstown, OH

139.9 mi · 2h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Jeffersonville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reynoldsburg, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.7 miles from Glendale, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Youngstown, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.3

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

El Oasis Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

1.3 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Black Squirrel Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glendale, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:45 am–3 pm

+15133151870

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

3 mi

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.7 mi

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.3

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

El Oasis Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10:15 am–9 pm

+15136715045

Visit website

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 97.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Noodles and Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16144680500

Visit website

Knafa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.3

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12347192414

Visit website

Rollz Rice Indian Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.1

Lewis Center, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16145053317

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117.1

Polaris, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16148851800

Visit website

Black Squirrel Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Glendale, Ohio

Hours: 6:45 am–3 pm

+15133151870

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.1

Westerville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Kala Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.5

Mason, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15133321921

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 273.3

Youngstown, Ohio

PowerCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 273.3

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

PowerCharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 273.3

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 234.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 234.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 234.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 273.3

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 273.3

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Glenwood Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Wyoming, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–4:30 pm

+15137718733

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 97.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 117.1

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

Planet Snoopy

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 19.5

Mason, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+15137545700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 202.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16 Toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus
8
7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
23.1 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

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 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
100.6 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
9
202.2 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.42 one way

$84.83 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $47.07 $94.15
premium $4.91 $52.82 $105.64
diesel $5.61 $60.34 $120.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82 1 $28.70 $13.12
Efficient EV 68.3 0 $23.91 $10.93
EV Truck/SUV 109.3 1 $38.26 $17.49

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Glendale, OH

Afternoon in Glendale on Saturday

Local time

3:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Afternoon in Youngstown on Saturday

Local time

3:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 15 mph 80% chance 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

6 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

5h 17m 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.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 46.8
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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 ~36 min detour Free near mile 224.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 37.4
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

273.3 mi in 5h 17m, mostly highway — 170.6 mi of that is on I 71.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 170.6 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 30 significant decision points across 273.3 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Glendale, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon, Wheeling and Akron.

Lebanon

23.1 mi in | ~30m

Wheeling

98.9 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 71

Akron

201.9 mi in | ~3h 53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 273.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 170.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Youngstown, OH before the return drive.

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.

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