Trip from Youngstown, OH to Dresden, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

129.8 mi

209 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 36m ★

6 AM

2h 47m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 52m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

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

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Dresden, OH

Niklas Jeromin

Trip Overview

This 129.8-mile drive from Youngstown, OH to Dresden, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 81% of the journey on interstates, making it a straightforward drive. You'll navigate along I-77 and US-36, with a brief segment on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this trip is budget-friendly. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, it's a practical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest region.

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

64.9 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-heavy experience on this 129.8-mile journey, with 81% of the drive utilizing interstate conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.3 miles along I-77. While much of the drive will be on faster roads, the transition to US-36 will offer a change in pace. This route offers a consistent driving experience, primarily characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained highways, minimizing the need for complex navigation.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 40 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 38.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 129.8 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 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

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...

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.

56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

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 I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

56.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 77 South: Marietta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 77 South: Marietta

95.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown

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

Exit 65 Toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown

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 Dresden, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast, Akron and Newcomerstown.

30Th Street Northeast

52.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Martindale Road Northeast

52.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Akron

56.5 mi in | ~1h 15m

Newcomerstown

95.7 mi in | ~1h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	38.3 mi	41m
US 36	18 mi	23m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast	15.1 mi	19m
SR 16	13.3 mi	18m
SR 225	11.7 mi	16m
I 76	11 mi	11m
I 80	4.6 mi	5m
Wickliffe Expressway	4.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 38.3 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Central Square

123 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

Continue on Central Square

340 ft · 14 sec · Central Square

Turn straight onto Market Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

230 ft · 4 sec · West Woodland Avenue

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Merge onto I 680

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway

Continue on I 680

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

Merge onto I 80

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 80

Continue on I 76

11 mi · 11 min · I 76

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward SR 225: Alliance

Turn left onto SR 225

5.6 mi · 8 min · SR 225

Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225

208 ft · 4 sec · US 224; SR 225

Continue on US 224; SR 225

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 224; SR 225

Turn left onto SR 225

6.1 mi · 8 min · SR 225

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Continue on US 62T

14 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

Continue on US 62

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast Use the slight right lane.

Continue on CR 208

0.1 mi · 23 sec · 30th Street Northeast

Turn left onto SR 43

1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto SR 43

1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

Continue on SR 43

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

Turn slight left onto SR 43

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 30 West: Massillon

Merge onto US 30

261 ft · 3 sec · US 30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 77 South: Marietta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 77

23 mi · 24 min · I 77

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

16 mi · 16 min · I 77

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 65 Toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown

Keep slight left at fork

202 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto US 36

18 mi · 23 min · US 36

Continue on SR 16; SR 83

13 mi · 18 min · SR 16; SR 83

Turn left onto Dresden Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dresden Road

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on North Dresden Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Dresden Road

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto East 8th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · East 8th Street

Arrive at destination

East 8th Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 46-minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Dresden and explore. Since it's a relatively short, highway-focused trip, you'll only need one stop, and the longest stretch without a break is 38.3 miles. Plan to refuel before you leave Youngstown to keep your $20 fuel budget in check and ensure a smooth journey. The efficiency of the route means you can be flexible with your departure time.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.9 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 29 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.9 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Youngstown, 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 Youngstown, OH

This is one driving day of about 129.8 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 38.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.9 mi from Youngstown, OH · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plain, OH

65 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

Salem, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plain, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dresden, OH

The final approach into Dresden, 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 Dresden, 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

$20.14 one way

$40.29 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$22.36	$44.71
premium	$4.91	$25.09	$50.17
diesel	$5.61	$28.66	$57.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.63	$6.23
Efficient EV	32.5	$11.36	$5.19
EV Truck/SUV	51.9	$18.17	$8.31

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Thursday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dresden, OH

Late night in Dresden on Thursday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Plain, OH

65 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

18 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

2h 46m 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 Dresden, OH covers 129.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, US 36, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.9 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 $20.14 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.