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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Riverside, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

285.6 mi

460 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m

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

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Downtown Riverside, OH, OH

Riverside, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Riverside, OH covers 285.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.9 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.32 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

142.8 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 285.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 285.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 206.9 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 206.9 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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 15 significant decision points across 285.6 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 173.5 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

7
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
7
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
6
173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
278.6 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in | I 71 / Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 / Northeast Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
280.3 mi into trip | ~5h 18m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 West: River Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1D Toward US 50 West: River Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 206.9 mi 3h 49m
I 76 39.2 mi 44m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
I 80 4.6 mi 5m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
River Road 3.7 mi 6m
South Shore Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
West 6th Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 206.9 mi, about 3h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

39 mi · 44 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 71

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

105 mi · 1 hr 58 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 71

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lytle Tunnel
16

Take the exit onto US 50

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 50
Toward US 50 West, I 75 North: River Road, Dayton
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 50
Exit 1D Toward US 50 West: River Road Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto US 50; SR 264

1.1 mi · 1 min · West 6th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Continue on US 50; SR 264

0.3 mi · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
20

Continue on US 50; SR 264

3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto Tyler Avenue

109 ft · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue
22

Turn right onto River Road

163 ft · 7 sec · River Road
23

Arrive at destination

River Road

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 142.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.9 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 63 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.8 miles or 2h 43m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverside, 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 285.6 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 206.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 142.8 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 43m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

143 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

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Riverside, OH

The final approach into Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mei Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 265.2

Hours: 5:30–9 pm

+15138916880

Visit website

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Youngstown, Ohio

1.2 mi

Alexandris Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wadsworth, Ohio

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Ludlow Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ludlow, Kentucky

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 285.6

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+18593412928

Visit website

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grove City, Ohio

2.9 mi

Mei Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 265.2

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 5:30–9 pm

+15138916880

Visit website

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Alexandris Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.2

Wadsworth, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13303360203

Visit website

Ando Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 265.2

Blue Ash, Ohio

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15139540041

Visit website

Yanni's Greek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 163.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16148904775

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 163.2

Worthington, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16148479991

Visit website

PRIXYS AFRICAN RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 163.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16143921230

Visit website

African Paradise Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 163.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16144762163

Visit website

Ludlow Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 285.6

Ludlow, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+18593412928

Visit website

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 183.6

Grove City, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16149910911

Reality Tuesday Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 285.6

Park Hills, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+18592614939

Visit website

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 163.2

Westerville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 285.6

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15133812141

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

PowerCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

PowerCharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40.8

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 4 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 40.8

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 163.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 226.5
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 49.2
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 236.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.32 one way

$88.65 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $49.19 $98.39
premium $4.91 $55.20 $110.39
diesel $5.61 $63.06 $126.11

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: 99.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Youngstown, Ohio

Other

1 DCFC

PowerCharge Charging Station

Youngstown, Ohio

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Kent, Ohio

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Kent, Ohio

Blink

1 DCFC

PowerCharge Charging Station

Youngstown, Ohio

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Girard, Ohio

Tesla

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Kent, Ohio

EVgo

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Girard, Ohio

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Other: 8 ChargePoint: 8 Blink: 8 Tesla: 1 EVgo: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.7 1 $29.99 $13.71
Efficient EV 71.4 0 $24.99 $11.42
EV Truck/SUV 114.2 1 $39.98 $18.28

Gas CO2

100 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Evening in Youngstown on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 15 mph 80% chance Live forecast

Destination

Riverside, OH

Evening in Riverside on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

143 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

12 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 27m 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 Riverside, OH covers 285.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m 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 142.8 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 $44.32 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 15 significant decision points across 285.6 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 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 173.5 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Riverside, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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