Origin
Youngstown, OH
Late night in Youngstown on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Auburn, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
282 mi
454 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Auburn, OH covers 282 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Square, Market Street, West Woodland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.77 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
141 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 282 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Auburn, 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 |
| SR 741 North | 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 Auburn, 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
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South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
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
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
15
Turn right onto Kings Mills Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Kings Mills Road
16
Turn sharp left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
17
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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West Main Street
19
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Mason Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road
177 ft
·
4 sec
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Mason Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Mason Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
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Mason Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Road
24
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Liberty Way
25
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Cox Lane
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard
302 ft
·
6 sec
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Veterans Boulevard
27
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Veterans Boulevard
28
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
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Butler County Veterans Highway
29
Continue on High Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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High Street
30
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
31
Turn left onto Millville Avenue
4.7 mi
·
8 min
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Millville Avenue
32
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Walnut Street
33
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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High Street
34
Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road
2.4 mi
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4 min
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Hamilton Scipio Road
35
Arrive at your destination
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 141 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 44m 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 141 miles or 2h 44m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, 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 282 miles and 5h 29m.
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 141 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, OH
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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
$43.77 one way
$87.53 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
| premium | $4.91 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.26 | $124.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.6 | 1 | $29.61 | $13.54 |
| Efficient EV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.67 | $11.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.8 | 1 | $39.48 | $18.05 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Auburn, OH
Late night in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
10 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
5h 29m 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 Youngstown, OH to Auburn, OH covers 282 miles and takes about 5h 29m 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 141 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 $43.77 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Auburn, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Auburn, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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