Origin
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Etna, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 41m
Distance
278.9 mi
449 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Etna, OH
Timo Volz
Trip Overview
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Etna, OH covers 278.9 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, SR 7, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.4 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.28 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
139.4 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 278.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 41m highway drive covering 278.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.4 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 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 114.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 278.9 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 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
52.9 mi into trip
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~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.
8
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
7
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
6
80 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
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I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Etna, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast, Akron and Pomeroy.
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
Pomeroy
182.3 mi in
|
~3h 32m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 114.4 mi | 2h 2m |
| SR 7 | 36.9 mi | 43m |
| Front Street | 23.5 mi | 38m |
| US 35 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| SR 225 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| I 76 | 11 mi | 11m |
| Corridor D | 10.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 114.4 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Etna, 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
Continue on SR 43
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Avenue Southeast
24
Turn slight left onto SR 43
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cherry Avenue Southeast
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 30 West: Massillon
26
Merge onto US 30
261 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 30
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 South: Marietta
Use the slight left lane.
29
Merge onto I 77
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
92 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
32
Turn right onto US 50
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Corridor D
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
34
Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
35
Take the exit
9.6 mi
·
11 min
36
Continue on SR 7
10 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 7
37
Turn right onto SR 735
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 735
38
Merge onto US 35
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 35
39
Turn left onto SR 279
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 279
40
Turn left onto SR 279
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
SR 279
41
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 279
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
42
Turn right onto SR 279
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Madison Street
43
At end of road, turn left onto SR 93; SR 279
24 mi
·
38 min
·
Front Street
44
Turn left onto CR 4
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Etna-Waterloo Road
45
Arrive at destination
CR 4
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 139.4 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.4 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 61 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.4 miles or 2h 45m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Etna, 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 278.9 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 114.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.4 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.4 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.4 miles.
Arriving in Etna, OH
The final approach into Etna, 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 Etna, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.28 one way
$86.57 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $48.04 | $96.08 |
| premium | $4.91 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.58 | $123.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.28 | $13.39 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.6 | 1 | $39.05 | $17.85 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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
Etna, OH
Evening in Etna on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
16 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 41m 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 Etna, OH covers 278.9 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, Front Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.4 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 $43.28 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 demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 278.9 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.
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.
Between Youngstown, OH and Etna, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast, Akron and Pomeroy.
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