Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
144.9 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from Youngstown, OH to East Union, OH covers 144.9 miles and takes about 2h 55m 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 $21.14 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
72.5 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 144.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Woodland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Shore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wickliffe Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 225 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deerfield Township Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and East Union, OH.
Start on Central Square
Continue on Central Square
Turn straight onto Market Street
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square
Exit the rotary
Turn left
Take the ramp right
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
Continue on 30th Street Northeast
Turn left onto Market Avenue North
Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Turn left onto McConnelsville Road
Continue on Woodsfield Road
Turn left onto Doshie Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Union, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 144.9 miles and 2h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.5 mi from Youngstown, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Union, 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 East Union, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.14 one way
$42.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| premium | $4.79 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $24.55 | $49.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in East Union on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
72 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Youngstown, OH or browse trips ending in East Union, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.
Explore maps for Youngstown, OH or East Union, OH on MapSof.net.
