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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Barlow, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

173.4 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

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

Downtown Barlow, OH, OH

Barlow, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Barlow, OH covers 173.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Square, Market Street, West Woodland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

86.7 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 173.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 173.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Barlow, OH is easy. At 3h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Barlow, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Square
Market Street
West Woodland Avenue
South Shore Expressway
Wickliffe Expressway
SR 225
Deerfield Township Square
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Central Square — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Barlow, OH.

1

Start on Central Square

125 ft · 10 sec · Central Square
2

Continue on Central Square

341 ft · 14 sec · Central Square
3

Turn straight onto Market Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Market Street
4

Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

230 ft · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 17 sec
6

Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway
7

Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
8

Merge slight right

4.6 mi · 5 min
9

Continue straight

11 mi · 11 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance

0.3 mi · 39 sec · SR 225: Alliance
11

Turn left

5.6 mi · 8 min
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

210 ft · 4 sec · Deerfield Township Square
13

Exit the rotary

2.5 mi · 3 min
14

Turn left

6.1 mi · 8 min
15

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 52 sec
16

Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

14 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
17

Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
18

Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
19

Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

0.1 mi · 21 sec · 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
20

Continue on 30th Street Northeast

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
21

Turn left onto Market Avenue North

1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
22

Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
23

Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
24

Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
25

Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 30 West: Massillon
26

Merge slight left

262 ft · 4 sec
27

Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
28

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 77 South: Marietta
29

Merge slight left

23 mi · 24 min
30

Keep slight left

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min
31

Take the exit slight right toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem

0.2 mi · 33 sec · SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem
32

Turn right onto Cambridge Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Road
33

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Main Street
34

Continue on Muskingum Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Muskingum Drive
35

Continue on 3rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street
36

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Washington Street
37

Continue on Fort Harmar Drive

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fort Harmar Drive
38

Turn slight right

11 mi · 19 min
39

Turn right onto Warrior Drive

23 ft · 1 sec · Warrior Drive
40

Arrive at your 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 86.7 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 47m into the drive.

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 38 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.7 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barlow, 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 173.4 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.7 mi from Youngstown, OH · 1h 47m into the drive

city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dover, OH

87 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

Brimfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dover, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.7 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barlow, OH

The final approach into Barlow, 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 Barlow, 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

$26.91 one way

$53.82 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $29.87 $59.73
premium $4.91 $33.51 $67.03
diesel $5.61 $38.28 $76.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52 0 $18.21 $8.32
Efficient EV 43.4 0 $15.17 $6.94
EV Truck/SUV 69.4 0 $24.28 $11.10

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Friday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barlow, OH

Morning in Barlow on Friday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Dover, OH

87 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

17 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

3h 35m 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 Barlow, OH covers 173.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Central Square, Market Street, West Woodland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.7 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 $26.91 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 drive from Youngstown, OH to Barlow, OH is easy. At 3h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Barlow, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Youngstown, OH to Barlow, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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