Trip from Minster, OH to Youngstown, OH

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Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

239.1 mi

385 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 26m ★

6 AM

4h 40m

8 AM

5h 7m

10 AM

4h 49m

12 PM

4h 46m

3 PM

4h 50m

5 PM

5h 5m

8 PM

4h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

This 239.1-mile journey from Minster, OH to Youngstown, OH takes approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes, making it a manageable one-day road trip. Primarily utilizing US 30, I-75, and I-76, the route keeps you on the highway for 92% of the time. With an estimated fuel cost of $37, this drive is an economical way to traverse the Midwest. You'll find this highway-focused trip straightforward, with just one recommended stop to break up the journey. It's a solid choice for a direct route across Ohio, offering a predictable travel experience.

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

119.6 miles from Minster, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 239.1-mile trip. With 92% of the route on interstates and major highways like US 30, I-75, and I-76, you'll experience consistent travel speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 83.1 miles on US 30, so plan for a significant period of steady driving. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding backroads, offering a predictable and largely uniform driving experience as you move through Ohio.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 83.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 167.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 239.1 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 167.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.1 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

167.7 mi into trip | ~3h 14m 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

168 mi into trip | ~3h 15m 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

186.1 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

188 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | I 76

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Akron

189.2 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | I 76; I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Minster, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Akron.

Upper Sandusky

46.9 mi in | ~58m

Akron

167.7 mi in | ~3h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 30	83.1 mi	1h 31m
I 76	57.6 mi	1h 6m
I 75	35.2 mi	37m
I 71	31.9 mi	34m
East 4th Street	11.4 mi	20m
I 680	5.9 mi	8m
East Lincoln Highway	4.2 mi	7m
I 80	4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 30 — 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 119

11 mi · 20 min · East 4th Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 75

35 mi · 37 min · I 75

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

Turn right onto SR 696

4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15

0.5 mi · 52 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Turn left onto US 30

37 mi · 39 min · US 30

Take the exit onto US 30

46 mi · 51 min · US 30

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 176 Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Merge onto I 71

32 mi · 34 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.

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.

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

39 mi · 43 min · I 76; I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680

Toward I 680: Youngstown

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Trip Plan

For this 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Youngstown with plenty of daylight. The single recommended stop is strategically placed to break up the 239.1 miles. Given the highway-focused nature, keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 83.1-mile stretch on US 30. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's an affordable trip. Since it's a one-day drive, you have flexibility; however, planning your departure time can help you avoid potential traffic congestion closer to Youngstown.

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 119.6 miles from Minster, OH, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 49m

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 Minster, 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 Minster, OH

This is one driving day of about 239.1 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minster, 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 US 30 for about 83.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.6 mi from Minster, OH · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

120 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.6 miles from Minster, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 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.

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.

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 189.7

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.11 one way

$74.22 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$41.18	$82.37
premium	$4.91	$46.21	$92.42
diesel	$5.61	$52.79	$105.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lima, OH Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - W Breese Rd

Lima, OH

IONNA

18 DCFC

Arby's - Tesla Supercharger

Upper Sandusky, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Ashland, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Seville, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hampton Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Lima, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Graham Ford

Mansfield, OH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Casey's #3535 - Cridersville

Cridersville, OH

FCN

4 DCFC

Flying J 695

Beaverdam, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Blink Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 FCN: 1 IONNA: 1 CHARGELAB: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.7	0	$25.11	$11.48
Efficient EV	59.8	0	$20.92	$9.56
EV Truck/SUV	95.6	1	$33.47	$15.30

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Minster, OH

Late night in Minster on Wednesday

Local time

1:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Wednesday

Local time

1:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 mph 23% chance Live forecast

54°F

Mansfield, OH

120 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

25 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

4h 39m 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 Minster, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 239.1 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 30, I 76, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119.6 miles from Minster, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.11 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.

Between Minster, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Akron.

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Trip from Minster, OH to Youngstown, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Youngstown, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Minster, OH

Youngstown, OH

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 39m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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