Origin
Youngstown, OH
Night in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Ashville, OH
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
194.4 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Youngstown to Ashville covers 194.4 miles across the Ohio Midwest, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 47 minutes. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on dedicating one full day to complete the trip comfortably. You can expect to spend approximately $28 on fuel for the duration of the drive. Because of the local road focus, this route is best suited as a single-day excursion rather than an overnight commitment. It offers a practical way to navigate through the heart of the state while avoiding the monotony of major highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.2 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect an engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route relies entirely on local roads like Central Square, Market Street, and West Woodland Avenue. With a 0% highway share, you will encounter a turn-heavy environment that requires your full attention throughout the 194.4-mile trip. There are no long, uninterrupted interstate stretches, as the longest segment on Central Square is 0 miles. This dynamic road profile means you will be navigating constant changes in direction rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. It is a drive that demands active driving, making it quite different from a standard, high-speed regional commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Square 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 Youngstown, OH to Ashville, OH is easy. At 3h 47m 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 Youngstown, OH to Ashville, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Woodland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Shore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wickliffe Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenmore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Central Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Ashville, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
125 ft
·
10 sec
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Central Square
2
Continue on Central Square
341 ft
·
14 sec
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Central Square
3
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Market Street
4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
230 ft
·
5 sec
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West Woodland Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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Wickliffe Expressway
8
Merge slight right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
9
Continue straight
39 mi
·
44 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
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Kenmore Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 71 South: Columbus
12
Merge slight left
102 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
13
Keep slight right
5.1 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 East
17
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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US 23 South: Circleville
20
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
21
Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
22
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
23
Turn left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
24
Turn right onto Long Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Street
25
Turn left onto Plum Street
190 ft
·
12 sec
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Plum Street
26
Turn left
75 ft
·
6 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 3-hour and 47-minute journey involves frequent turns on local streets, it is wise to depart early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigation. Factor in at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and manage the demands of a turn-heavy route. Keep your $28 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as local roads may offer fewer convenient gas stations than a major interstate corridor. Because you are navigating non-highway roads, relying on a reliable GPS system is essential to stay on track. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to adjust your pace as needed, ensuring you don't feel rushed while navigating the local street segments.
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 97.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashville, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Youngstown, 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 Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 194.4 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Youngstown, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.2 mi from Youngstown, OH · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 Ashville, OH
The final approach into Ashville, 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 Ashville, 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
$29.08 one way
$58.15 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $32.47 | $64.93 |
| premium | $4.79 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.22 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Ashville, OH
Night in Ashville on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
5 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
3h 47m 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 Youngstown, OH to Ashville, OH covers 194.4 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Square, Market Street, West Woodland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.2 miles from Youngstown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.08 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Ashville, OH is easy. At 3h 47m 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 Youngstown, OH to Ashville, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Ashville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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