Fort Shawnee to Youngstown is 207.8 miles and takes about 3 hours 59 minutes via US 30 and I-76, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, making it a good option for a single-day journey. You'll be covering a significant portion of the route on interstates, so expect a steady pace. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get between these two points without many detours.
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
103.9 miles from Fort Shawnee, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
83.1 mi
1h 31m
I 76
57.6 mi
1h 6m
I 71
31.9 mi
34m
I 75
14.6 mi
15m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi
7m
I 80
4 mi
4m
Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Shawnee, OH and Youngstown, OH.
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Start on West Breese Road
0.8 mi·2 min·West Breese Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 120Toward I 75 North: Toledo
3
Merge onto I 75
15 mi·15 min·I 75
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
5
Turn right onto SR 696
4.2 mi·7 min·East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15
0.5 mi·52 sec·County Road 15 / Hancock Road
7
Turn left onto US 30
37 mi·39 min·US 30
8
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi·51 min·US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
10
Merge onto I 71
32 mi·34 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 209A-BToward I 76, US 224: Lodi, AkronUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 209AToward I 76, US 224 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi·20 min·I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi·43 min·I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
20
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
22
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short, 3-hour 59-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest continuous stretch is 83.1 miles on US 30, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you hit that longer segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's an affordable trip. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach Youngstown, as congestion can sometimes occur on I-76.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.9 miles from Fort Shawnee, OH, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.9 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Shawnee, 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 Fort Shawnee, OH
This is one driving day of about 207.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Fort Shawnee, 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 US 30 for about 83.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 136.4 and 157.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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136.4 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
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136.6 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
6
154.7 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
156.6 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
6
157.8 mi into trip|~3h 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.25 one way
$64.50 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$35.79
$71.58
premium
$4.91
$40.16
$80.32
diesel
$5.61
$45.88
$91.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.3
0
$21.82
$9.97
Efficient EV
52
0
$18.18
$8.31
EV Truck/SUV
83.1
1
$29.09
$13.30
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 20, 2026
Origin
Fort Shawnee, OH
Morning
in Fort Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
16 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
3h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 157.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey on major roads like US 30, I-71, and I-76. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 83.1 miles on US 30, which can be a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While largely interstate driving, the initial and final segments might offer slightly more varied scenery before merging onto the faster highways. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes directness over winding backroads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 136.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 207.8 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 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.7 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Shawnee, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Upper Sandusky and Akron.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 207.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.7 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Youngstown, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
