The drive from Lakeview, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, I 76 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.6 miles on I 77.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.07 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Lakeview, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 129.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 38m highway drive covering 129.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.6 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 65.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near I 77.
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 21 significant decision points across 129.3 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 6.3 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
5
72.9 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
100.8 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
122.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|I 680
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 toward I 680: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 680: Youngstown
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 Lakeview, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
72.6 mi in|~1h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
65.6 mi
1h 10m
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
Clay Pike Road
4.3 mi
7m
I 80
4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Tr 1136
182 ft·13 sec·Tr 1136
2
Turn right onto SR 574
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 574
3
Turn left onto SR 313
0.8 mi·1 min·Lashley Road
4
Continue on SR 313
4.3 mi·7 min·Clay Pike Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
6
Merge onto I 77
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
8
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi·11 sec·US 30
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
10
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft·5 sec
11
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi·2 min·Cherry Avenue Northeast
13
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi·1 min·Market Avenue North
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
15
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·41 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
17
Continue on US 62
15 mi·19 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
18
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi·8 min·Union Avenue Northeast
19
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi·3 min·US 224; SR 225
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Route 14
21
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft·11 sec·State Route 14
22
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi·7 min·SR 225
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
24
Merge onto I 76
12 mi·12 min·I 76
25
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
28
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
30
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Lakeview, OH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 14m 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 10m
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 Lakeview, 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 Lakeview, OH
This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Lakeview, 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 77 for about 65.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.6 mi from Lakeview, OH
· 1h 14m 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...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 107
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.07 one way
$40.13 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$22.27
$44.54
premium
$4.91
$24.99
$49.98
diesel
$5.61
$28.55
$57.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.8
0
$13.58
$6.21
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
EV Truck/SUV
51.7
0
$18.10
$8.28
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Lakeview, OH
Evening
in Lakeview on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Evening
in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
8:31 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
15 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 38m 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 Lakeview, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 miles from Lakeview, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.07 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 129.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Lakeview, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
