Origin
Fredericktown, OH
Morning in Fredericktown on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredericktown, 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
45m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredericktown, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.4-mile drive from Fredericktown to Youngstown, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 45 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route predominantly utilizes main roads like Boardman Parkway and SR 165, suggesting a mostly highway-focused experience. Given its short duration and focused profile, this trip is perfect for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within the Midwest region throughout this brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boardman Parkway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| SR 165 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| SR 170 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| South Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| SR 14 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Front Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boardman Parkway
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericktown, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 170
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto SR 154
316 ft
·
7 sec
·
Richardson Street
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
4
Turn slight right onto SR 170
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 170
5
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 165; SR 170
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 14; SR 165; SR 170
6
Turn right onto SR 165
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 165
7
Merge onto SR 164; SR 626
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 164
140 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Avenue
9
Continue on SR 164
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
11
Merge onto I 680
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Boardman Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
13
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Front Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Front Street
15
Turn right onto Market Street
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Fredericktown, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SR 164 / South Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 164 / South Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 15 mph
80% chance
Live forecast
67°F
Middleton, OH
16 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
31 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
45m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 31.4-mile trip, with 72% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along Boardman Parkway, offering a good period of consistent travel. While primarily on main roads, the transition between SR 165 and Jackson Street might offer slight variations in road type. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than a winding, scenic adventure, keeping you moving steadily towards your destination.
72% 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: 8.9 mi on Boardman Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Boardman Parkway and SR 165. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 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 31.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (SR 164 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Boardman Parkway. 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 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (SR 164 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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