Origin
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Union City, OH
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
274.1 mi
441 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, OH
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Union City, OH covers 274.1 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, I 76, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.7 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.00 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
137 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 24m highway drive covering 274.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.7 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,106 ft
846 ft
Total Climb
461 ft
Total Descent
389 ft
Highest Point
1,106 ft
~125.6 mi in
Elevation Range
261 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 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
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 274.1 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 103.3 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 pointsThese 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
8
103.3 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
7
103.6 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Mansfield
7
190.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
|
SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Youngstown, OH and Union City, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Toledo and Saint Marys.
Mansfield
103.3 mi in
|
~2h
Toledo
190.4 mi in
|
~3h 37m
|
via US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
Saint Marys
216 mi in
|
~4h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 48.7 mi | 54m |
| I 76 | 39.2 mi | 44m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| I 71 | 31.7 mi | 33m |
| I 75 | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| South Main Street | 22.6 mi | 29m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| US 33 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 48.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Union City, 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
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 30
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 30
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US 30
19
Take the exit onto US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
Toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
20
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 75
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys
24
Keep slight left at fork
125 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 33 East: Bellefontaine
25
Turn right onto US 33
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on SR 29
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 29
27
Turn left onto US 127; SR 29; SR 703
23 mi
·
29 min
·
South Main Street
28
Turn right onto SR 47
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 47
29
Continue on SR 47
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Canal Street
30
Continue on SR 47
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Elm Street
31
Arrive at destination
SR 47
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 137 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.7 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 137 miles or 2h 38m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, 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 274.1 miles and 5h 24m.
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 US 30 for about 48.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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
Arriving in Union City, OH
The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, 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
$41.00 one way
$81.99 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $45.78 | $91.55 |
| premium | $4.79 | $51.69 | $103.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.90 | $121.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.2 | 1 | $28.78 | $13.16 |
| Efficient EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.98 | $10.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.6 | 1 | $38.37 | $17.54 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Union City, OH
Evening in Union City on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
S 9 to 22 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Ada, OH
137 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
25 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
5h 24m 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 Union City, OH covers 274.1 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, I 76, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137 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 $41.00 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 23 significant decision points across 274.1 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 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Youngstown, OH and Union City, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Toledo and Saint Marys.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 846 ft to 1,106 ft elevation with about 461 ft of total climbing.
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