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Trip from Saint Bernard, OH to Youngstown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

278.5 mi

448 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 12m ★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m

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

Downtown Saint Bernard, OH, OH

Saint Bernard, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Bernard, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 278.5 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 76, Northeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.6 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.22 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

139.3 miles from Saint Bernard, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 170.6 mi 3h 6m
I 76 57.6 mi 1h 6m
Northeast Expressway 24.2 mi 28m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
SR 350 4.3 mi 8m
I 80 4 mi 4m
Middleboro Road 1.9 mi 4m
Kenmore Expressway 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 170.6 mi, about 3h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Vine Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Vine Street
2

Turn right onto East Ross Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Ross Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on Tennessee Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tennessee Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 42

526 ft · 13 sec · Reading Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward SR 562 East Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto SR 562

1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwood Lateral Expressway
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8

Merge onto I 71

24 mi · 28 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123
11

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
15

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71
Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.
21

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.
22

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
24

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.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

39 mi · 43 min · I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
29

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
30

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
31

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 139.3 miles from Saint Bernard, OH, or about 2h 46m 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 61 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139.3 miles or 2h 46m 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 26m

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 Saint Bernard, 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 Saint Bernard, OH

This is one driving day of about 278.5 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Saint Bernard, 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.

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

139 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

Jeffersonville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reynoldsburg, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.3 miles from Saint Bernard, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Five Star Mediterranean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15135385003

Visit website

Wok India Restaurant And Bar | Best Indian Food In Mason

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mason, Ohio

0.8 mi

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Polaris, Ohio

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kala Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mason, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15133321921

Visit website

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Westerville, Ohio

2.3 mi

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

2.4 mi

Five Star Mediterranean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15135385003

Visit website

Wok India Restaurant And Bar | Best Indian Food In Mason

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.9

Mason, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15134668271

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 119.4

Polaris, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16148851800

Visit website

Noodles and Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16144680500

Visit website

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 278.5

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Sugar n' Spice Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15132423521

Visit website

Rollz Rice Indian Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Lewis Center, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16145053317

Visit website

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Worthington, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16148479991

Visit website

Kala Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Mason, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15133321921

Visit website

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Westerville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Cincy cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15133833000

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.5

Grove City, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16149910911

CAVU Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

West Chester Township, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15137552288

Visit website

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15133812141

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 278.5

Youngstown, Ohio

PowerCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 278.5

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

PowerCharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 278.5

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 238.8

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 238.8

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 278.5

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 238.8

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 278.5

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Planet Snoopy

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 19.9

Mason, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+15137545700

Visit website

American Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15135416366

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 119.4

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 99.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 207.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward SR 562 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward SR 562 East
8
28.3 mi into trip | ~37m 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
105.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m 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
207.2 mi into trip | ~4h 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
207.4 mi into trip | ~4h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.22 one way

$86.44 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $47.97 $95.94
premium $4.91 $53.83 $107.65
diesel $5.61 $61.49 $122.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83.6 1 $29.24 $13.37
Efficient EV 69.6 0 $24.37 $11.14
EV Truck/SUV 111.4 1 $38.99 $17.82

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Saint Bernard, OH

Afternoon in Saint Bernard on Saturday

Local time

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Partly Cloudy

S 8 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Afternoon in Youngstown on Saturday

Local time

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

139 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

3 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 24m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 48
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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 230.5
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~58 min detour Free near mile 48
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

278.5 mi in 5h 24m, mostly highway — 170.6 mi of that is on I 71.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 170.6 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 27 significant decision points across 278.5 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Saint Bernard, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon, Wheeling and Akron.

Lebanon

28.3 mi in | ~37m

Wheeling

104.1 mi in | ~2h 7m | via I 71

Akron

207.2 mi in | ~4h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 278.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 170.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Youngstown, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Youngstown, OH before the return drive.

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.

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