Trip from Wellston, OH to Youngstown, OH

Drive Time

4h 52m

Distance

218.9 mi

352 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 39m ★

6 AM

4h 52m

8 AM

5h 19m

10 AM

5h 2m

12 PM

4h 59m

3 PM

5h 3m

5 PM

5h 18m

8 PM

4h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wellston, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 218.9 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, North Pennsylvania Avenue, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.7 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.74 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

109.4 miles from Wellston, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Wellston, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 218.9 miles and takes about 4h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.7 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 around 33.1 miles in near SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 218.9 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 33.1 miles (SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 75.7 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

33.1 mi into trip | ~50m in | SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue

Turn left onto SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

75.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

76.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Wheeling

Navigation decision point

Toward I 70 East: Wheeling

162.3 mi into trip | ~3h 37m 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 Wellston, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

Downtown

162.3 mi in | ~3h 37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	59.7 mi	1h 4m
North Pennsylvania Avenue	32.3 mi	48m
I 70	24.8 mi	26m
East Main Street	17.1 mi	25m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast	15.5 mi	20m
I 76	11.7 mi	12m
SR 668	10.4 mi	18m
Union Avenue Northeast	6.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 59.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Broadway Street

22 ft · 4 sec · East Broadway Street

Turn right onto SR 93

32 mi · 48 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

Continue on SR 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Mulberry Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto SR 93

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Hunter Street

Turn left onto SR 93

5.3 mi · 9 min · Zanesville Avenue

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto SR 668

10 mi · 18 min · SR 668

Turn left onto SR 37; SR 668

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto SR 668

5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668

Continue on SR 668

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Market Street

Turn right onto US 22; SR 668

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Main Street

Continue on US 22; SR 668

17 mi · 25 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 22; SR 93

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Maysville Avenue

Continue on US 22; SR 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

Continue on US 22; SR 93

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South 6th Street

Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Underwood Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 70 East: Wheeling

Merge onto I 70

25 mi · 26 min · I 70

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 180B Toward I 77 North: Cleveland

Merge onto I 77

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto US 30

0.2 mi · 11 sec · US 30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

Keep slight left at fork

218 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto SR 43

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

Continue on SR 43

1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto SR 43

0.7 mi · 1 min · Market Avenue North

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 62 East: Alliance

Continue on US 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

Continue on US 62

15 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

At end of road, turn left onto SR 225

6.2 mi · 8 min · Union Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto US 224; SR 225

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 224; SR 225

Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Route 14

Continue on SR 14; SR 225

486 ft · 11 sec · State Route 14

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225

5.4 mi · 7 min · SR 225

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 76

12 mi · 12 min · I 76

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680

Toward I 680: Youngstown

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square

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 109.4 miles from Wellston, OH, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 2h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.4 miles or 2h 39m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wellston, 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 Wellston, OH

This is one driving day of about 218.9 miles and 4h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wellston, 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 I 77 for about 59.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.4 mi from Wellston, OH · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

109 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.

Popular next leg

Mansfield, OH to Youngstown, OH

112 mi · 1h 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.4 miles from Wellston, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 196.3

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.74 one way

$65.48 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$36.56	$73.12
premium	$4.79	$41.28	$82.56
diesel	$5.64	$48.63	$97.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

New Philadelphia, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Cambridge, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cambridge, OH Rechargery Relay - Southgate Rd

Cambridge, OH

IONNA

8 DCFC

GetGo - Tesla Supercharger

North Canton, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Maverick's Bistro - Tesla Supercharger

Girard, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Dutro Ford

Zanesville, OH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Belden Park Crossings

North Canton, OH

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Best Western - Zanesville

Zanesville, OH

FCN

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 FCN: 4 Tesla: 4 eVgo Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 2 IONNA: 1 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.7	0	$22.98	$10.51
Efficient EV	54.7	0	$19.15	$8.76
EV Truck/SUV	87.6	1	$30.65	$14.01

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Wellston, OH

Afternoon in Wellston on Monday

Local time

3:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Afternoon in Youngstown on Monday

Local time

3:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

109 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

5 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

4h 52m 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 Wellston, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 218.9 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, North Pennsylvania Avenue, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.4 miles from Wellston, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.74 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.

On the drive from Wellston, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

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Trip from Wellston, OH to Youngstown, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Youngstown, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wellston, OH

Youngstown, OH

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 52m on the road

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