Origin
Copley, OH
Late night in Copley on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copley, OH to Youngstown, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copley, OH
Andressa Chagas
Trip Overview
Copley to Youngstown is 58.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I-76, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward highway drive, ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. You'll primarily be on interstates, making it an efficient journey without many detours. Consider this if you're looking for a simple, direct path between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 39.2 mi | 43m |
| I 77 | 7 mi | 8m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 4 mi | 4m |
| South Cleveland Massillon Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 39.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copley, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on CH 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cleveland Massillon Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
3
Merge onto I 77
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi
·
43 min
·
I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
8
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
10
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Copley, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 South: Akron
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 South: Akron
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 76; I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 680
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 toward I 680: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 680: Youngstown
5
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Market Street
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.22 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.34 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Late night in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 96% of the route utilizing them. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience, especially during the longest stretch of 39.2 miles on I-76. The profile is distinctly highway-oriented, meaning you'll likely encounter standard interstate conditions for most of your travel. While there aren't significant shifts in road type, the journey offers a clear sense of forward momentum. It's designed for covering ground efficiently rather than exploring varied landscapes.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 77. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
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 58.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 76; I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 10m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on I 76. 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 76; I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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