Trip from Youngstown, OH to Dublin, OH

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Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

169.2 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 3m ★

6 AM

3h 15m

8 AM

3h 39m

10 AM

3h 24m

12 PM

3h 21m

3 PM

3h 25m

5 PM

3h 38m

8 PM

3h 8m

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

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Trip Overview

This 169.2-mile drive from Youngstown, OH to Dublin, OH will take you approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily utilizing I-76 and I-71, making it an excellent candidate for a single-day journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $26, which is quite reasonable for the distance covered. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, you won't need to worry about overnight stops. This route keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience as you transition from one Ohio city to another.

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

84.6 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 97% of the drive on interstates like I-76 and I-71. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and efficient travel for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 89.2 miles on I-71, so be prepared for a significant period of steady driving. While largely interstate, the route does incorporate sections of the Kenmore Expressway, offering a slight variation in the road's feel before returning to the high-speed environment of the main highways.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.6 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 169.2 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 160.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

50.6 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton

70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus

160.9 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 270 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 119B Toward I 270 West

167 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward Sawmill Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20 Toward Sawmill Road

167.1 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Sawmill Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward Sawmill Road South

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	89.2 mi	1h 35m
I 76	39.2 mi	44m
Kenmore Expressway	19.8 mi	24m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway	5.2 mi	5m
I 80	4.6 mi	5m
Wickliffe Expressway	4.6 mi	6m
South Shore Expressway	1.5 mi	2m
West Dublin Granville Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 89.2 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Dublin, 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

39 mi · 44 min · I 76

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min

Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 71

89 mi · 1 hr 35 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 119B Toward I 270 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 270

5.2 mi · 5 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 20 Toward Sawmill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward Sawmill Road South Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 70

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto SR 161

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161

215 ft · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

Continue on US 33; SR 161

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Bridge Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto South High Street

170 ft · 7 sec · South High Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right

109 ft · 9 sec

Turn right

48 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour, 15-minute trip, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since it's a relatively short drive, flexibility is key – you can easily pull over if needed. Plan for one stop to break up the 169.2 miles, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major exit opportunity is 89.2 miles on I-71. A specific tip for this route: be aware that the transition from I-76 to I-71 can sometimes have busy merging traffic, so allow extra time when making that change.

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 84.6 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.2 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dublin, 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 169.2 miles and 3h 15m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 89.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.6 mi from Youngstown, OH · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

85 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.6 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.2 miles.

Arriving in Dublin, OH

The final approach into Dublin, 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 Dublin, 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

$26.26 one way

$52.52 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$29.14	$58.29
premium	$4.91	$32.70	$65.40
diesel	$5.61	$37.36	$74.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.8	$17.77	$8.12
Efficient EV	42.3	$14.80	$6.77
EV Truck/SUV	67.7	$23.69	$10.83

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Night in Youngstown on Tuesday

Local time

11:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dublin, OH

Night in Dublin on Tuesday

Local time

11:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Mansfield, OH

85 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

40 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 15m 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 Dublin, OH covers 169.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.6 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 $26.26 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 route from Youngstown, OH to Dublin, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Dublin, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dublin, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Youngstown, OH

Dublin, OH

Same local time

40 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 15m on the road

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