Origin
Paulding, OH
Late night in Paulding on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Trip from Paulding, 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
4h 23m
Distance
234.7 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paulding, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paulding, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 234.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, US 24, I 680 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 153.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
117.4 miles from Paulding, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 234.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 234.7 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and US 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 153.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 153.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.4 miles in near US 24.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 234.7 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 36.4 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24 toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
6
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68A
Toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
6
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80, I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80, I 90
7
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 195B
Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
7
222.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
|
I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paulding, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Chicago.
Toledo
36.4 mi in
|
~43m
|
via US 24
Chicago
68.1 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 153.3 mi | 2h 44m |
| US 24 | 54.7 mi | 1h |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| North Williams Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| I 475 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| US 23 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 153.3 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paulding, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on East Jackson Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto US 127; SR 111
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Williams Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto US 24
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 24
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US 24
Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A
Toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
7
Merge onto I 475; US 23
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 475; US 23
8
Continue on US 23; US 20 Truck
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 23; US 20 Truck
Exit 1B
Toward I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80, I 90
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 195B
Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
13
Merge onto I 80; I 90
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
21
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
23
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
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 117.4 miles from Paulding, OH, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.3 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 52 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.4 miles or 2h 13m 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 33m
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 Paulding, 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 Paulding, OH
This is one driving day of about 234.7 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Paulding, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 153.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.4 mi from Paulding, OH · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.4 miles from Paulding, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.3 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
$36.42 one way
$72.85 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.66
Ohio Turnpike
(153.3 mi)
$7.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.64 | $11.27 |
| Efficient EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.86 | $15.02 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Late night in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
18 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 23m 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 Paulding, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 234.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, US 24, I 680. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.4 miles from Paulding, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.42 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 21 significant decision points across 234.7 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 36.4 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Paulding, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Chicago.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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