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Trip from East Liverpool, OH to Youngstown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

41.3 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

city in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States

East Liverpool, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick connection between East Liverpool and Youngstown, this 41.3-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the heart of Ohio. Clocking in at approximately 52 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend about $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate the Midwest. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 26.5 mi 28m
River Lake Highway 5.3 mi 6m
Canfield Road 3.9 mi 6m
Market Street 2 mi 3m
South Raccoon Road 1.5 mi 3m
West Indianola Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
SR 7 0.3 mi <1m
Webber Way 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 26.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broadway Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Broadway Street
2

Turn left onto East 6th Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East 6th Street
3

Turn right onto Dresden Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Dresden Avenue
4

Turn left onto Webber Way

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Webber Way
5

Turn left

167 ft · 4 sec
6

Continue on SR 7

0.2 mi · 28 sec · SR 7
7

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7

342 ft · 8 sec · SR 7
8

Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11

5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
9

Continue on US 30; SR 11

26 mi · 28 min · US 30; SR 11
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 34 Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
11

Turn left onto CR 109

1.5 mi · 3 min · South Raccoon Road
12

Continue on US 62

3.9 mi · 6 min · Canfield Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 62

392 ft · 9 sec · Glenwood Avenue
14

Turn right onto US 62

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Indianola Avenue
15

Turn left onto US 62; SR 7

2.0 mi · 3 min · Market Street
16

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
17

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Where to Stop

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

township in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boardman, OH

21 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

Campbell, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Leetonia, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from East Liverpool, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 6th Street

Turn left onto East 6th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dresden Avenue

Turn right onto Dresden Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Webber Way

Turn left onto Webber Way

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 7

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
32.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 34 Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.41 one way

$12.82 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.11 $14.23
premium $4.91 $7.98 $15.96
diesel $5.61 $9.12 $18.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
EV Truck/SUV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 18, 2026

Origin

East Liverpool, OH

Morning in East Liverpool on Sunday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Sunday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

52m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on US 30, River Lake Highway, and Canfield Road to keep you moving toward your destination. With 65% of the trip spent on highways, you will experience a consistent pace for the majority of the 41.3-mile distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 26.5 miles on US 30, providing a steady rhythm before you transition onto secondary roads. You will find that the road changes character as you move away from the river area, shifting from faster highway segments into the local flow of Canfield Road as you approach the Youngstown area.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on US 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and River Lake Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 6th Street.

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 41.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dresden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Webber Way): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from East Liverpool, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.

Poland

32.7 mi in | ~36m

About the Cities

Starting in East Liverpool, OH

Full guide →

East Liverpool is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio.

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 52m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on US 30. 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 (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dresden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Webber Way): Navigation decision point.

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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