The drive from Rutland, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 219.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, SR 7, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.5 miles on I 77.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.07 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
109.7 miles from Rutland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 219.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 18m highway drive covering 219.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.5 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 10.4 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 219.5 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 10.4 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.4 mi into trip|~14m in|SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
36 mi into trip|~44m 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
36.2 mi into trip|~44m 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
47.6 mi into trip|~58m 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
162.9 mi into trip|~3h 3m 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 Rutland, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Downtown.
Beverly
36 mi in|~44m|via US 50
Downtown
162.9 mi in|~3h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
114.5 mi
2h 3m
SR 7
31.8 mi
38m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi
20m
I 76
11.7 mi
12m
US 50
6.7 mi
8m
Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi
8m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
SR 225
5.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 124
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on SR 124
3.2 mi·4 min·OH State Route 124
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124
5.8 mi·7 min·SR 7; SR 124
4
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi·1 min·SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
5
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi·28 min·SR 7
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
10
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
11
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
115 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi·11 sec·US 30
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
15
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft·5 sec
16
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Avenue Southeast
17
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi·2 min·Cherry Avenue Northeast
18
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi·1 min·Market Avenue North
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
20
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·41 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
22
Continue on US 62
15 mi·19 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
23
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi·8 min·Union Avenue Northeast
24
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi·3 min·US 224; SR 225
25
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Route 14
26
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft·11 sec·State Route 14
27
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi·7 min·SR 225
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
29
Merge onto I 76
12 mi·12 min·I 76
30
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
33
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
35
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 109.7 miles from Rutland, OH, or about 2h 5m 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 48 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.7 miles or 2h 5m 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 27m
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 Rutland, 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 Rutland, OH
This is one driving day of about 219.5 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Rutland, 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 109.7 mi from Rutland, OH
· 2h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.07 one way
$68.13 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$37.81
$75.62
premium
$4.91
$42.42
$84.84
diesel
$5.61
$48.46
$96.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.9
0
$23.05
$10.54
Efficient EV
54.9
0
$19.21
$8.78
EV Truck/SUV
87.8
1
$30.73
$14.05
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Rutland, OH
Evening
in Rutland on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Evening
in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
110 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
4h 18m 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 Rutland, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 219.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.7 miles from Rutland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.07 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 26 significant decision points across 219.5 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 10.4 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rutland, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Downtown.
