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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Lodi, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

131.4 mi

212 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Downtown Lodi, OH, OH

Lodi, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Lodi, OH covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dean Martin Boulevard, SR 11, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on Dean Martin Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.39 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

65.7 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 131.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Lodi, OH covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dean Martin Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 62 / Glenwood Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 62 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles (SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

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3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 62 / Glenwood Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Glenwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road

Turn right onto US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road

Navigation decision point

5
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 244A
5
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | South Court Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

5
125.4 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | SR 7 / State Route 7

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7 / State Route 7

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dean Martin Boulevard 34.7 mi 45m
SR 11 32 mi 34m
SR 7 22.6 mi 31m
Energy Road 21.6 mi 25m
State Route 7 5 mi 7m
Canfield Road 3.9 mi 6m
Market Street 2 mi 3m
South Raccoon Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Dean Martin Boulevard — 34.7 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.0 mi · 3 min · Market Street
4

Turn right onto US 62

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Indianola Avenue
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 62

392 ft · 9 sec · Glenwood Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 62

3.9 mi · 6 min · Canfield Road
7

Continue on US 62

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Raccoon Road
8

Turn right onto US 224

504 ft · 6 sec · Boardman Canfield Road
9

Continue on US 224

0.1 mi · 9 sec · East Main Street
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward SR 11: East Liverpool
11

Merge onto SR 11

32 mi · 34 min · SR 11
12

Take the exit onto SR 7

22 mi · 30 min · SR 7
13

Take the exit onto SR 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 7
14

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
15

Take the exit

364 ft · 12 sec
16

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
17

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 6 sec · Slack Street
18

Turn right onto South Court Street

235 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street
19

Turn right onto SR 7

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
21

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road
22

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur
23

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
24

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road
25

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
26

Continue on WV 2

0.2 mi · 13 sec · 3rd Street
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
28

Continue on WV 7

0.6 mi · 58 sec · WV 7
29

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 7
30

Continue on SR 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
31

Continue on SR 7

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 7
32

Arrive at destination

SR 7

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 29 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.7 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lodi, 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 131.4 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Dean Martin Boulevard for about 34.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.7 mi from Youngstown, OH · 1h 26m into the drive

Downtown Weirton Heights, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weirton Heights, WV

66 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

East Liverpool, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weirton Heights, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lodi, OH

The final approach into Lodi, 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 Lodi, OH.

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

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Youngstown, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Thano's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Canfield, Ohio

1.5 mi

Imperial Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Youngstown, Ohio

1.6 mi

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

Thano's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307020300

Visit website

Imperial Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13307293833

Visit website

Giangelo's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13307264442

Visit website

AngeNettas Cafe Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13305336090

Visit website

Knafa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12347192414

Visit website

Scarsella's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13307880806

Visit website

Davidson's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13307930033

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

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

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 9.4

Boardman, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 93.9

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.39 one way

$40.79 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.63 $45.27
premium $4.91 $25.40 $50.79
diesel $5.61 $29.01 $58.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.4 0 $13.80 $6.31
Efficient EV 32.9 0 $11.50 $5.26
EV Truck/SUV 52.6 0 $18.40 $8.41

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 Saturday

Local time

11:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lodi, OH

Morning in Lodi on Saturday

Local time

11:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

2h 51m 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 Lodi, OH covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dean Martin Boulevard, SR 11, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.7 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 $20.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 62 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles (SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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