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Trip from Canton, OH to Youngstown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

56.1 mi

90 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

city in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Canton, OH

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Trip Overview

Canton, OH to Youngstown, OH is 56.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Atlantic Boulevard Northeast and I-76, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, making it a straightforward journey. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a break from constant highway speeds with some city and local road driving. It's a practical option for a quick relocation or a day trip between these two Ohio cities, with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast 15.5 mi 20m
I 76 11.7 mi 12m
Union Avenue Northeast 6.2 mi 8m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
SR 225 5.4 mi 7m
I 80 4 mi 4m
US 224 2.5 mi 3m
Cherry Avenue Northeast 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Atlantic Boulevard Northeast — 15.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest

448 ft · 14 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
2

Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest

508 ft · 21 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue Southwest

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Cleveland Avenue Southwest
4

Turn right onto SR 172

478 ft · 10 sec · Tuscarawas Street West
5

Continue on SR 172

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Tuscarawas Street East
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto SR 43

1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto SR 43

0.7 mi · 1 min · Market Avenue North
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
9

Continue on US 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
11

Continue on US 62

15 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12

At end of road, turn left onto SR 225

6.2 mi · 8 min · Union Avenue Northeast
13

Turn right onto US 224; SR 225

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 224; SR 225
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Route 14
15

Continue on SR 14; SR 225

486 ft · 11 sec · State Route 14
16

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225

5.4 mi · 7 min · SR 225
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
18

Merge onto I 76

12 mi · 12 min · I 76
19

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
22

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
23

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
24

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Deerfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deerfield, OH

28 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

Alliance, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atwater, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28 miles from Canton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 3rd Street Southwest

Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cleveland Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West

Turn right onto SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West

Navigation decision point

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 43 / Cherry Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto SR 43 / Cherry Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
27.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14

Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.71 one way

$17.41 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.66 $19.33
premium $4.91 $10.84 $21.68
diesel $5.61 $12.39 $24.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.91 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Canton, OH

Evening in Canton on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Evening in Youngstown on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

N 2 mph 1% chance Live forecast

49°F

Deerfield, OH

28 mi in

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

27 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

1h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 56.1-mile route features a 53% highway share, primarily on I-76. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, transitioning from local roads like Atlantic Boulevard Northeast to the interstate and back. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast before merging onto I-76. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire journey, offering some variation in the driving experience.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Street Southwest.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Cleveland Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Youngstown, OH

Full guide →

Youngstown is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Northeast Ohio and is the county seat of Mahoning County. For Youngstown, it was all about coal and steel, until deindustrialization occurred in the second half of the 20th century.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Youngstown, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Cleveland Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

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

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