Origin
Lima, OH
Afternoon in Lima on Thursday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lima, OH to Youngstown, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
222.5 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lima, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lima, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 222.5 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, State Route 124, SR 7 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.53 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
111.3 miles from Lima, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 222.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 222.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lima, OH to Youngstown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| State Route 124 | — | — |
| SR 7 North | — | — |
| SR 7 | — | — |
| US 50 | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Corridor D | — | — |
| SR 43 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on New Lima Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Lima Road
2
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on OH State Route 124
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
OH State Route 124
4
At the end of the road, turn left
5.8 mi
·
7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7 North: Belpre
6
Turn left
25 mi
·
28 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50 East: Parkersburg
10
Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Corridor D
11
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge slight left
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
13
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
16
Keep slight left
220 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Avenue Southeast
18
Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
19
Turn right onto Market Avenue North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Avenue North
20
Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 62 East: Alliance
21
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
22
Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Columbus Road Northeast
23
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Union Avenue Northeast
25
Turn right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Deerfield Township Square
27
Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 14
28
Keep slight right
5.4 mi
·
7 min
29
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
30
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
31
Continue straight
4.0 mi
·
4 min
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680: Youngstown
33
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
34
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
35
Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
36
Arrive at your destination
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 111.3 miles from Lima, OH, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
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 49 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.3 miles or 1h 51m 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 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 Lima, 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 Lima, OH
This is one driving day of about 222.5 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Lima, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.3 mi from Lima, OH · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.3 miles from Lima, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.53 one way
$69.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $38.32 | $76.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $43.00 | $86.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.13 | $98.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.36 | $10.68 |
| Efficient EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.47 | $8.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89 | 1 | $31.15 | $14.24 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon in Youngstown on Thursday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
111 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 43m 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 Lima, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 222.5 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, State Route 124, SR 7 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.3 miles from Lima, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.53 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lima, OH to Youngstown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lima, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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