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Trip from Struthers, OH to Shiltown, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

human settlement in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

Struthers, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Struthers, OH to Shiltown, OH covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 76, I 80, Wickliffe Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and I 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.5 miles on I 76.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 170 / Youngstown Poland Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 170 / Youngstown Poland Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 170 / East Midlothian Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 680 / Boardman Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 170 / Youngstown Poland Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 170 / Youngstown Poland Road

Navigation decision point

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 170 / East Midlothian Boulevard

Turn left onto SR 170 / East Midlothian Boulevard

Navigation decision point

3
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 680 / Boardman Parkway

Merge onto I 680 / Boardman Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
11 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
21.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward SR 534: Newton Falls, Lake Milton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 534: Newton Falls, Lake Milton

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 Struthers, OH to Shiltown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Milton along the way.

Lake Milton

21.1 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 76 5.5 mi 5m
I 80 4.6 mi 5m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
North Pricetown Road 2.8 mi 5m
South Shore Expressway 2.8 mi 4m
Boardman Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
Ellsworth Road 1.2 mi 2m
East Midlothian Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 76 — 5.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Struthers, OH and Shiltown, OH.

1

Start on Spring Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 170

0.5 mi · 1 min · Youngstown Poland Road
3

Turn left onto SR 170

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Midlothian Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
5

Merge onto I 680

1.9 mi · 2 min · Boardman Parkway
6

Continue on I 680

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Shore Expressway
7

Continue on I 680

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
8

Merge onto I 80

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 80
9

Continue on I 76

5.5 mi · 5 min · I 76
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward SR 534: Newton Falls, Lake Milton
11

Turn left onto SR 534

2.8 mi · 5 min · North Pricetown Road
12

Turn left onto CR 116

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ellsworth Road
13

Arrive at destination

CR 116

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.96 one way

$7.92 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $4.39 $8.78
premium $4.91 $4.93 $9.86
diesel $5.61 $5.63 $11.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$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 $2.68 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.57 $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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Struthers, OH

Evening in Struthers on Thursday

Local time

8:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shiltown, OH

Evening in Shiltown on Thursday

Local time

8:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°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

13 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

37m 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 Struthers, OH to Shiltown, OH covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, I 80, Wickliffe Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Struthers, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.96 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 straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 170 / Youngstown Poland Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 170 / East Midlothian Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 680 / Boardman Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Struthers, OH to Shiltown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Milton along the way.

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