Origin
Oak Hill, OH
Afternoon in Oak Hill on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, OH to Youngstown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
255.1 mi
410 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
Trip Overview
This 255-mile drive from Oak Hill, OH to Youngstown, OH is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 5 hours to complete. Primarily utilizing I-77, SR 7, and US 35, you'll find this route is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on faster roads. With an estimated fuel cost of around $40, it's an economical option for traversing the Midwest. The drive is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
127.5 miles from Oak Hill, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 255.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 5-hour journey. Eighty-four percent of the drive will be on interstates and major highways, offering a consistent pace. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 114.5 miles on I-77, allowing for steady progress. While the route is predominantly fast-paced, be aware of transitions between I-77, SR 7, and US 35, as these may involve slight changes in road character before settling back into highway driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 31 significant decision points across 255.1 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 46 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 31 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
46 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
7
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
5
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
I 77; WV 2
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
198.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oak Hill, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Downtown.
Beverly
71.6 mi in
|
~1h 27m
|
via US 50
Downtown
198.4 mi in
|
~3h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 114.5 mi | 2h 3m |
| SR 7 | 45.5 mi | 53m |
| US 35 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| I 76 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| East Main Street | 7 mi | 12m |
| US 50 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Union Avenue Northeast | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 279
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn left onto SR 93; SR 279
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
3
Turn right onto SR 279
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Madison Street
4
Continue on SR 279
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on SR 279
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Centerpoint Road
6
Turn right onto SR 279
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 279
7
Turn right onto US 35
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 35
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 735
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 735
9
Turn left onto SR 7
19 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 7
10
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
11
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 7
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50; SR 7; SR 32
13
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Corridor D
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
17
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 30
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
21
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Avenue Southeast
23
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
24
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Avenue North
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
26
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Columbus Road Northeast
28
Continue on US 62
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
29
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Union Avenue Northeast
30
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 224; SR 225
31
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
32
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
33
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 225
34
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
35
Merge onto I 76
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 76
36
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
39
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
40
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
41
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and arrive with ample time. With only one suggested stop, you have plenty of flexibility to break up the 255 miles as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 114.5 miles on I-77, as services can be spaced out. Planning your fuel stops strategically before entering longer, less populated sections will ensure a smooth trip.
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 127.5 miles from Oak Hill, OH, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 56 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.5 miles or 2h 30m 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 2m
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 Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill, OH
This is one driving day of about 255.1 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Oak Hill, 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 77 for about 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.5 mi from Oak Hill, OH · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.5 miles from Oak Hill, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.59 one way
$79.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $43.94 | $87.88 |
| premium | $4.91 | $49.30 | $98.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.32 | $112.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.79 | $12.24 |
| Efficient EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.32 | $10.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102 | 1 | $35.71 | $16.33 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Afternoon in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 15 mph
80% 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
30 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 2m 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 Oak Hill, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 255.1 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, US 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.5 miles from Oak Hill, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.59 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 31 significant decision points across 255.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 46 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Oak Hill, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Downtown.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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