Origin
McDonald, OH
Night in McDonald on Thursday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McDonald, OH to Youngstown, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McDonald, OH
Kenneth Surillo
Trip Overview
The drive from McDonald, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 6.9 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, South State Street, West Rayen Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Marshall Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Marshall Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 422 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Wick Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Marshall Road
Turn left onto East Marshall Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 422 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 422 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Wick Avenue
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Central Square
Continue onto Central Square
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Rayen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ohio Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Watson Marshall Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Marshall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
— 2.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Marshall Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Marshall Road
3
Continue on Watson Marshall Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Watson Marshall Road
4
Continue on Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Liberty Street
5
Continue on West Liberty Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Liberty Street Southeast
6
Turn right onto US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
7
Continue on US 422
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
8
Continue on SR 289
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rayen Avenue
9
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wick Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
476 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Square
11
Continue on Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
12
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.07 one way
$2.14 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Night in Youngstown on Thursday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 15 mph
80% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
31 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
12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McDonald, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 6.9 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, South State Street, West Rayen Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from McDonald, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.07 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.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Marshall Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 422 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Wick Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from McDonald, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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