Origin
Mingo Junction, OH
Afternoon in Mingo Junction on Wednesday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mingo Junction, OH to Youngstown, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mingo Junction, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Trip Overview
The drive from Mingo Junction, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, SR 7, River Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.58 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.1 miles from Mingo Junction, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 68.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Standard Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 68.2 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 0.1 miles (Standard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (McLister Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Standard Avenue
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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McLister Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
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~5m in
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South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.6 mi into trip
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~41m in
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SR 7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
59.5 mi into trip
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~1h 16m 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 Mingo Junction, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.
Poland
59.5 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 26.5 mi | 28m |
| SR 7 | 24.1 mi | 34m |
| River Lake Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Canfield Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Market Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Dean Martin Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Raccoon Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 26.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Stanton Avenue
60 ft
·
2 sec
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Stanton Avenue
2
Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue
525 ft
·
27 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
355 ft
·
16 sec
·
Standard Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
McLister Avenue
5
Turn left onto Commercial Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
7
Merge onto SR 7
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 7
8
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
Slack Street
9
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
10
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
11
Turn left onto SR 7
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi
·
30 min
·
SR 7
13
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 7
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft
·
8 sec
·
SR 7
15
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
River Lake Highway
16
Continue on US 30; SR 11
26 mi
·
28 min
·
US 30; SR 11
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
18
Turn left onto CR 109
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Raccoon Road
19
Continue on US 62
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Canfield Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
392 ft
·
9 sec
·
Glenwood Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 62
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Indianola Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 62; SR 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Market Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
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Central Square
24
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.1 miles from Mingo Junction, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 68.2 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
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 Mingo Junction, 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 Mingo Junction, OH
This is one driving day of about 68.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mingo Junction, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Mingo Junction, OH · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
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
$10.58 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon in Youngstown on Wednesday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:48PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
44°F
Mina, NY
34 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
19 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
1h 31m 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 Mingo Junction, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, SR 7, River Lake Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Mingo Junction, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.58 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 68.2 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 0.1 miles (Standard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (McLister Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Mingo Junction, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.
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