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Trip from Warren, OH to Youngstown, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

16.3 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

city and county seat of Trumbull County, Ohio, United States

Warren, OH

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Trip Overview

This short 16.3-mile drive from Warren to Youngstown, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes SR 11 and local streets like East Market Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this journey through the Midwest region offers a straightforward commute. You won't need to worry about breaking up the drive or finding overnight accommodations, as it's a quick hop between two Ohio cities.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 32% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on SR 11, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from SR 11 to East Market Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the character of the drive will shift from open highway to more urban and potentially busier local roads. This blend means you'll experience both the ease of highway travel and the more engaged driving of city streets.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Park Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Park Avenue

Turn right onto North Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt

Merge onto SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward SR 11 South: Youngstown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 11 South: Youngstown
4
11.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
16.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | Central Square

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 11 5.2 mi 5m
East Market Street 2.9 mi 4m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Warren Outer Belt 1.8 mi 2m
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway 1 mi 1m
West Rayen Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Gypsy Lane 0.4 mi <1m
Wick Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 11 — 5.2 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on High Street Northwest

98 ft · 5 sec · High Street Northwest
2

Turn right onto North Park Avenue

510 ft · 20 sec · North Park Avenue
3

Turn left onto East Market Street

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Market Street
4

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 1 min
5

Merge onto SR 82

1.8 mi · 2 min · Warren Outer Belt
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 11 South: Youngstown Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto SR 11

5.2 mi · 5 min · SR 11
8

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711

1.0 mi · 1 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
10

Turn right onto Gypsy Lane

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Gypsy Lane
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 422

2.0 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
12

Continue on SR 289

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue
13

Turn right onto Wick Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Wick Avenue
14

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

476 ft · 17 sec · Central Square
15

Continue on Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
16

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.53 one way

$5.06 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.81 $5.62
premium $4.91 $3.15 $6.30
diesel $5.61 $3.60 $7.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Warren, OH

Evening in Warren on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Evening in Youngstown on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

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

24m 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 Warren, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 11, East Market Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Warren, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 12 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Warren, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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