Origin
Johnston, OH
Afternoon in Johnston on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnston, OH to Youngstown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnston, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Johnston, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 22.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 11, Warren Road, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on State Route 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 22.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 11 and Warren Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on State Route 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 11 and Warren Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 5; SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 5; SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 5; SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast
Turn left onto SR 5; SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward SR 11 South
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 11 South
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Wick Avenue
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 11 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Warren Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Rayen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Gypsy Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Greenville Road Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wick Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 11
— 15.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnston, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 193
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Youngstown Kingsville Road
2
Turn left onto SR 5; SR 88
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Greenville Road Northeast
3
Turn slight left onto SR 5
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SR 11 South
5
Merge onto SR 11
15 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 11
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
8
Turn right onto Gypsy Lane
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gypsy Lane
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
10
Continue on SR 289
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rayen Avenue
11
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wick Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
476 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Square
13
Continue on Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
14
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
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 Johnston, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 22.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 11, Warren Road, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Johnston, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 5; SR 88 / Greenville Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Johnston, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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