Origin
Willoughby, OH
Evening in Willoughby on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willoughby, OH to Youngstown, OH
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
76.6 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willoughby, OH
Vladislav Nahorny
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Willoughby to Youngstown, expect a 76.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating through the Midwest, you will find this route avoids major interstates entirely, relying instead on local roads. It is a straightforward trip that is best viewed as a practical connection between these two Ohio locations rather than a destination-heavy scenic tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Willoughby, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't encounter the monotony of high-speed interstate travel. Instead, you will navigate via River Street, Ridge Road, and S, keeping your pace steady on local infrastructure. With the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 0 miles on River Street, the road keeps you engaged with constant maneuvering. It is a functional, winding path that changes character as you transition between local roads throughout the 76.6-mile trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Willoughby, OH to Youngstown, OH is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willoughby, OH to Youngstown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
River Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on East Spaulding Street
59 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Spaulding Street
2
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
3
Continue on Ridge Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 90 West: Cleveland
6
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
10
Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
11
Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31 mi
·
32 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80 East: Youngstown
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680: Youngstown
18
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
19
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 20-minute drive, you have significant flexibility with your departure time to avoid peak traffic. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the trip is short enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that since you are primarily on local roads, your speed will remain lower than it would on a highway, so factor that into your arrival expectations. Before you head out, double-check your route map for the turns on Ridge Road and River Street to ensure you stay on track. Enjoy the simplicity of a direct, toll-free route that gets you to Youngstown efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.3 miles from Willoughby, OH, or about 40m into the drive.
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 76.6 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
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 Willoughby, 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 Willoughby, OH
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willoughby, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Willoughby, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.46 one way
$22.91 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $12.79 | $25.59 |
| premium | $4.79 | $14.45 | $28.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.02 | $34.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Willoughby, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Street, Ridge Road, S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Willoughby, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.46 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.
The drive from Willoughby, OH to Youngstown, OH is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willoughby, OH to Youngstown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willoughby, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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