Origin
South Canal, OH
Late night in South Canal on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Canal, 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
35m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canal, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Canal, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 25.4 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 680, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 25.4 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.9 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 19 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 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SR 534 / West Broad Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SR 534 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 534 / West Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 534 / West Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Canal, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.
Cr 18: Youngstown
13.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| SR 5 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Niles Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canal, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Niles Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Niles Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
3
Turn left onto SR 534
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Broad Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 534
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
5
Continue on SR 534
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Miller Avenue
6
Continue on SR 534
458 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 534
7
Turn right onto SR 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 5
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
11
Merge onto I 80
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
17
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
19
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Ohio Turnpike
(8.9 mi)
$0.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Canal, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 25.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 680, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from South Canal, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SR 534 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from South Canal, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.
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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