Montgomery, OH to Youngstown, OH is 268.4 miles and takes about 5h 11m via I 71 and I 76, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, primarily traversing Ohio. Expect a straightforward journey focused on efficient travel between these two points. With a highway share of 96%, this route is ideal if your priority is reaching your destination quickly and with minimal detours. It’s a practical choice for a single-day trip, making it easy to plan around.
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
134.2 miles from Montgomery, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 268.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 71 and I 76. You'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including a segment of 170.6 miles on I 71 without interruption. The Northeast Expressway also contributes to the high proportion of highway travel. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, making it a predictable and efficient drive. The character of the road remains largely uniform, emphasizing speed and directness.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 268.4 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 275 West
8
18.1 mi into trip|~23m 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
95.6 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
197 mi into trip|~3h 46m 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
197.2 mi into trip|~3h 46m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Montgomery, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon, Wheeling and Akron.
Lebanon
18.1 mi in|~23m
Wheeling
94 mi in|~1h 53m|via I 71
Akron
197 mi in|~3h 46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
170.6 mi
3h 6m
I 76
57.6 mi
1h 6m
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi
16m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
SR 350
4.3 mi
8m
I 80
4 mi
4m
Montgomery Road
2.5 mi
4m
Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 170.6 mi, about 3h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on US 22; SR 3; SR 126
2.5 mi·4 min·Montgomery Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 275 WestUse the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 275
0.2 mi·13 sec·Circle Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 49BToward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 71
14 mi·16 min·Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 32Toward SR 123: Morrow, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft·12 sec·SR 123
8
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi·8 min·SR 350
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi·4 min·Middleboro Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft·10 sec·Wilmington Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
12
Merge onto I 71
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi·45 sec·I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 101AToward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
100 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 209A-BToward I 76, US 224: Lodi, AkronUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 209AToward I 76, US 224 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi·20 min·I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi·43 min·I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
26
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
27
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
28
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 11m duration, leaving in the morning will comfortably allow you to arrive before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 170 miles, so be mindful of your fuel levels before embarking on that segment. Fuel costs are estimated at $42, so ensure you have sufficient funds or a reliable payment method. This is a manageable drive for one day, offering flexibility in your departure time.
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 134.2 miles from Montgomery, OH, or about 2h 38m 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 59 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.2 miles or 2h 38m 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 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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, OH
This is one driving day of about 268.4 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Montgomery, 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 134.2 mi from Montgomery, OH
· 2h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 134.2 miles from Montgomery, 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
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
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 36.9
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...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 221.4
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 36.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.65 one way
$83.31 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$46.23
$92.46
premium
$4.91
$51.87
$103.75
diesel
$5.61
$59.26
$118.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.5
0
$28.18
$12.88
Efficient EV
67.1
0
$23.48
$10.74
EV Truck/SUV
107.4
1
$37.58
$17.18
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Montgomery, OH
Afternoon
in Montgomery on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon
in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
134 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
14 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
5h 11m 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 Montgomery, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 268.4 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Northeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.2 miles from Montgomery, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.65 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 25 significant decision points across 268.4 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Montgomery, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon, Wheeling and Akron.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
