Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
289.5 mi
466 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Photo: Choco Kitty
The drive from South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 289.5 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Solida Road, the route, WV 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.30 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
144.8 miles from South Point, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 289.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Point, OH to Youngstown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Solida Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Ben Bowen Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Huntington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Viand Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 43 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between South Point, OH and Youngstown, OH.
Start on 4th Street East
Turn right onto Solida Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Merge slight left
Take the exit straight
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
Turn right onto Ohio River Road
Continue on Huntington Road
Continue on Viand Street
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn left
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
Keep slight left
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Market Avenue North
Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast
Turn right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
Keep slight right
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
Take the exit slight right
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.8 miles or 2h 28m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving South Point, 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 South Point, OH
This is one driving day of about 289.5 miles and 4h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.8 mi from South Point, OH · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 144.8 miles from South Point, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$43.30 one way
$86.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $48.35 | $96.70 |
| premium | $4.79 | $54.59 | $109.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.32 | $128.63 |
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: 101.3 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 | 86.9 | 1 | $30.40 | $13.90 |
| Efficient EV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.33 | $11.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.53 | $18.53 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in South Point on Saturday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
82°F
Addison, OH
145 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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