The drive from Lodi, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, US 30, North State Rt. 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.2 miles on SR 7.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.38 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
65.7 miles from Lodi, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 131.3 miles, with most of the trip on SR 7 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.2 miles on SR 7.
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.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 131.3 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 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.8 mi into trip|~8m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31.6 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
90.8 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|SR 7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
122.7 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
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 Lodi, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.
Poland
122.7 mi in|~2h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
56.2 mi
1h 15m
US 30
26.5 mi
28m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
State Route 7
4.8 mi
7m
Canfield Road
3.9 mi
6m
Market Street
2 mi
3m
Dean Martin Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 56.2 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 7
1.6 mi·2 min·State Route 7
2
Continue on SR 7
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
3
Continue on SR 7
3.2 mi·4 min·State Route 7
4
Turn right
0.2 mi·18 sec
5
Continue on WV 7
0.4 mi·37 sec·New Martinsville Bridge
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
7
Merge onto WV 2
0.3 mi·23 sec·3rd Street
8
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
9
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
10
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
11
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
13
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
14
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
15
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
143 ft·4 sec·Franklin Avenue
17
Turn left onto SR 7
1.5 mi·2 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
18
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
19
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi·37 sec·SR 7
20
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft·8 sec·SR 7
21
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
22
Continue on US 30; SR 11
26 mi·28 min·US 30; SR 11
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 34Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
24
Turn left onto CR 109
1.5 mi·3 min·South Raccoon Road
25
Continue on US 62
3.9 mi·6 min·Canfield Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
392 ft·9 sec·Glenwood Avenue
27
Turn right onto US 62
0.9 mi·1 min·West Indianola Avenue
28
Turn left onto US 62; SR 7
2.0 mi·3 min·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 65.7 miles from Lodi, OH, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.2 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 29 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 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 Lodi, 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 Lodi, OH
This is one driving day of about 131.3 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lodi, 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 SR 7 for about 56.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Lodi, OH
· 1h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.38 one way
$40.75 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$22.62
$45.23
premium
$4.91
$25.38
$50.75
diesel
$5.61
$28.99
$57.98
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: 45.9 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
39.4
0
$13.79
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.38
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lodi, OH
Morning
in Lodi on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
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
18 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 51m 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 Lodi, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, US 30, North State Rt. 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.7 miles from Lodi, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.38 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 18 significant decision points across 131.3 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 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Lodi, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.
