Origin
Devola, OH
Morning in Devola on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
157.8 mi
254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devola, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Devola, OH to Youngstown, OH is 157.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m via I 77 and I 76, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route, entirely within Ohio and the Midwest region, focuses heavily on highway travel. It's a straightforward, efficient journey suitable for a single-day trip. Plan for a practical drive that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
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
78.9 miles from Devola, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 97.5 mi | 1h 44m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Devola, OH and Youngstown, OH.
Start on Masonic Park Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 60
Turn right onto Arends-Ridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 821
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 77
Take the exit
Merge onto US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto SR 43
Continue on SR 43
Turn right onto SR 43
Take the ramp
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 76
Continue on I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Arrive at destination
With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this route is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave when traffic is lightest to maximize your driving efficiency. Consider making just one planned stop to break up the 97.5-mile stretch on I 77. Fuel costs are estimated at $24, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, especially given the significant highway mileage.
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.
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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 29m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Devola, 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 Devola, OH
This is one driving day of about 157.8 miles and 3h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 78.9 miles from Devola, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 151 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 toward I 680: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$24.49 one way
$48.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
| premium | $4.91 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.84 | $69.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.57 | $7.57 |
| Efficient EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.81 | $6.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.09 | $10.10 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Devola on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 81% of your journey on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 97.5 miles on I 77, so settle in for some consistent driving. This route emphasizes speed and directness, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roadways. While primarily interstate, be aware of transitions between highways like I 77 and I 76 as you progress.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near I 77.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 157.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Devola, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 157.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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