Origin
South Point, OH
Evening in South Point on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
287.9 mi
463 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
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6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Point, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 287.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, Huntington Road, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.6 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.06 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
143.9 miles from South Point, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 35m highway drive covering 287.9 miles, with most of the trip on WV 2 and Huntington Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 174.6 miles on WV 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WV 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 174.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,178 ft
561 ft
Total Climb
1,084 ft
Total Descent
788 ft
Highest Point
1,178 ft
~239.9 mi in
Elevation Range
618 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WV 2 and Huntington Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 287.9 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 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
WV 2; WV 62
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
Navigation decision point
6
85.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
WV 2
Turn left onto WV 2
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
231.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
231.3 mi in
|
~4h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 174.6 mi | 3h 11m |
| Huntington Road | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| Ohio River Road | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| I 76 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| I 64 | 11 mi | 12m |
| US 52 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Union Avenue Northeast | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 174.6 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Point, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on CR 1
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
4th Street East
2
Turn right onto CR 18
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Solida Road
3
Enter roundabout
93 ft
·
3 sec
4
Continue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge onto US 52
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 52
6
Take the exit onto US 52
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 52
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 64
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
10
Turn left onto WV 193
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Ben Bowen Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ohio River Road
12
Continue on WV 2
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Huntington Road
13
Continue on WV 2
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Viand Street
14
Continue on WV 2
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
WV 2
15
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
29 mi
·
35 min
·
WV 2; WV 62
16
Turn left onto WV 2
145 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 30
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
20
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Avenue Southeast
22
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
23
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Avenue North
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
25
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Columbus Road Northeast
27
Continue on US 62
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
28
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Union Avenue Northeast
29
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 224; SR 225
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
31
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
32
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 225
33
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
34
Merge onto I 76
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 76
35
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
38
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
39
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
40
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 143.9 miles from South Point, OH, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.6 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.9 miles or 2h 45m 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 28m
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 South Point, 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 South Point, OH
This is one driving day of about 287.9 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Point, 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 WV 2 for about 174.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.9 mi from South Point, OH · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.9 miles from South Point, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.6 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
$43.06 one way
$86.12 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| premium | $4.79 | $54.29 | $108.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.96 | $127.92 |
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: 100.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.23 | $13.82 |
| Efficient EV | 72 | 0 | $25.19 | $11.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.2 | 1 | $40.31 | $18.43 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
144 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 35m 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 South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 287.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WV 2, Huntington Road, 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 143.9 miles from South Point, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.06 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 27 significant decision points across 287.9 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 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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