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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Canton, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

55.9 mi

90 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

city in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Canton, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Canton, OH covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, SR 225, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 55.9 miles, with most of the trip on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast and SR 225. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.1 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast and SR 225. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.3 miles (US 224; SR 225): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
22.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward SR 225: Alliance

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 225: Alliance
5
28.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 224; SR 225

Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road N...
6
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | SR 43 / Market Avenue North

Turn left onto SR 43 / Market Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | McKinley Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto McKinley Avenue Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Youngstown, OH and Canton, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast and Martindale Road Northeast.

30Th Street Northeast

52.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Martindale Road Northeast

52.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast 15.1 mi 19m
SR 225 11.7 mi 16m
I 76 11 mi 11m
I 80 4.6 mi 5m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
US 224 2.5 mi 3m
South Shore Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
Walnut Avenue Northeast 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Atlantic Boulevard Northeast — 15.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Central Square

123 ft · 9 sec · Central Square
2

Continue on Central Square

340 ft · 14 sec · Central Square
3

Turn straight onto Market Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Market Street
4

Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

230 ft · 4 sec · West Woodland Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
6

Merge onto I 680

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway
7

Continue on I 680

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
8

Merge onto I 80

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 80
9

Continue on I 76

11 mi · 11 min · I 76
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward SR 225: Alliance
11

Turn left onto SR 225

5.6 mi · 8 min · SR 225
12

Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225

208 ft · 4 sec · US 224; SR 225
13

Continue on US 224; SR 225

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 224; SR 225
14

Turn left onto SR 225

6.1 mi · 8 min · SR 225
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
16

Continue on US 62T

14 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
18

Continue on US 62

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on CR 208

0.1 mi · 23 sec · 30th Street Northeast
21

Turn left onto SR 43

1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
Use the left lane.
22

Turn slight left onto SR 43

1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
23

Turn right onto SR 172

477 ft · 10 sec · Tuscarawas Street East
24

Continue on SR 172

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Tuscarawas Street West
25

Turn left onto McKinley Avenue Southwest

88 ft · 1 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
26

Arrive at destination

McKinley Avenue Southwest

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.9 mi from Youngstown, OH · 35m into the drive

Downtown Atwater, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atwater, OH

28 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

Austintown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alliance, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Canton, OH

The final approach into Canton, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.68 one way

$17.35 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.63 $19.26
premium $4.91 $10.80 $21.61
diesel $5.61 $12.34 $24.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.89 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.83 $3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Friday

Local time

11:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 3 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Destination

Canton, OH

Morning in Canton on Friday

Local time

11:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Atwater, OH

28 mi in

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

24 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

1h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Canton, OH covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, SR 225, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.9 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 $8.68 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.3 miles (US 224; SR 225): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Youngstown, OH and Canton, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast and Martindale Road Northeast.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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