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Trip from Mack, OH to Youngstown, OH

Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

291.5 mi

469 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 27m ★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m

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

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Downtown Mack, OH, OH

Mack, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Mack, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 40m 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, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.6 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.60 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

145.7 miles from Mack, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 40m highway drive covering 291.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 170.6 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 170.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 25.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 291.5 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 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 33 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
25.6 mi into trip | ~34m 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
41.2 mi into trip | ~52m 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
118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 25m 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
8
220.1 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

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 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
220.3 mi into trip | ~4h 16m 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

Towns Along This Route

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

Columbus

25.6 mi in | ~34m

Lebanon

41.2 mi in | ~52m

Wheeling

117 mi in | ~2h 22m | via I 71

Akron

220.1 mi in | ~4h 15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 170.6 mi 3h 6m
I 76 57.6 mi 1h 6m
Circle Freeway 19.8 mi 22m
Northeast Expressway 14.2 mi 16m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
SR 350 4.3 mi 8m
I 80 4 mi 4m
Harrison Avenue 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 170.6 mi, about 3h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 264

19 ft · 3 sec · Bridgetown Road
2

Turn left onto Ebenezer Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Ebenezer Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Hutchinson Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto Filview Circle

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Filview Circle
5

Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West
7

Merge onto I 74; US 52

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward I 275 North: Dayton Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 275

2.2 mi · 2 min · Circle Freeway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

18 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 71

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123
16

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road
18

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

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
19

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
20

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

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.
22

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt
23

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.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.
26

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.
27

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
29

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.
30

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

39 mi · 43 min · I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
34

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
35

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
36

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 145.7 miles from Mack, OH, or about 2h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.7 miles or 2h 54m 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 38m

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 Mack, 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 Mack, OH

This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mack, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.7 mi from Mack, OH · 2h 54m into the drive

Downtown Columbus, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

146 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

Columbus, OH to Youngstown, OH

173 mi · 3h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

South Bloomfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.7 miles from Mack, 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.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 60.3
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 ~35 min detour Free near mile 241.2
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 60.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.60 one way

$87.20 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $48.68 $97.37
premium $4.79 $54.97 $109.94
diesel $5.64 $64.76 $129.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.5 1 $30.61 $13.99
Efficient EV 72.9 0 $25.51 $11.66
EV Truck/SUV 116.6 1 $40.81 $18.66

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Mack, OH

Morning in Mack on Monday

Local time

8:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

SW 16 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Monday

Local time

8:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 48% 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

1 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

5h 40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mack, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Circle Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.7 miles from Mack, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.60 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 291.5 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 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mack, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon, Wheeling and Akron.

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