Trip from Youngstown, OH to Spring Valley, OH

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Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

235.8 mi

379 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 26m ★

6 AM

4h 39m

8 AM

5h 6m

10 AM

4h 49m

12 PM

4h 46m

3 PM

4h 50m

5 PM

5h 5m

8 PM

4h 31m

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

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Spring Valley, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Spring Valley, OH covers 235.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m 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, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast 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 $36.60 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

117.9 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 39m highway drive covering 235.8 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 235.8 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 29 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

80 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | 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 Spring Valley, 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
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast	15.1 mi	19m
SR 225	11.7 mi	16m
I 76	11 mi	11m
Corridor D	10.2 mi	11m
I 80	4.6 mi	5m
Wickliffe Expressway	4.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 114.4 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Spring Valley, 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

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

Turn right onto US 50

10 mi · 11 min · Corridor D

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

Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

26 mi · 30 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

9.6 mi · 11 min

Continue on SR 7

10 mi · 12 min · SR 7

Turn right onto SR 735

1.4 mi · 1 min · SR 735

Merge onto US 35

2.7 mi · 2 min · US 35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis

Turn straight onto SR 160

0.1 mi · 10 sec · SR 160

Turn straight onto SR 160

1.7 mi · 3 min · SR 160

Toward SR 160 South, SR 160 North: Gallipolis, Vinton

Turn right

77 ft · 11 sec

Turn left

304 ft · 24 sec

Turn right

213 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at destination

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 117.9 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.9 miles or 2h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 235.8 miles and 4h 39m.

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 77 for about 114.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.9 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

118 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.9 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 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.4 miles.

Arriving in Spring Valley, OH

The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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

$36.60 one way

$73.19 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$40.62	$81.23
premium	$4.91	$45.57	$91.15
diesel	$5.61	$52.06	$104.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.7	0	$24.76	$11.32
Efficient EV	59	0	$20.63	$9.43
EV Truck/SUV	94.3	1	$33.01	$15.09

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 9 hours ago

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Valley, OH

Late night in Spring Valley on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

SW 7 to 14 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:19PM EDT until April 14 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

118 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

3 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

4h 39m 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 Spring Valley, OH covers 235.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, SR 7, 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 117.9 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 $36.60 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.

Between Youngstown, OH and Spring Valley, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast, Akron and Pomeroy.

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