Origin
Louisville, OH
Night in Louisville on Monday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, OH to Youngstown, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, OH
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Youngstown, OH
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Trip Overview
Louisville, OH to Youngstown, OH is 48.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via I 76, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and is entirely within Ohio, making it a straightforward trip. Given its brief length and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick transition between cities. You'll find it's a practical choice for anyone needing to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 9.7 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 |
| South Chapel Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,017 veh/hr typical · worst 2,376
Quietest
2 AM
~245 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 44
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chapel Street
2
Continue on SR 44
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ravenna Avenue Northeast
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
4
Merge onto US 62
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Union Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 224; SR 225
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
8
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Route 14
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 225
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge onto I 76
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 76
12
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
15
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 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
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Louisville, 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 1.6 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 62 East: Alliance
Navigation decision point
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 225
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
42 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Market Street
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| premium | $4.98 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Youngstown on Monday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Deerfield, OH
24 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
1 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 3m 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 route is predominantly highway, with 61% of the drive on major roadways like I 76. You'll experience an 11.7-mile stretch on I 76 without exiting, offering a consistent cruising experience. The route transitions from highway to surface roads like Atlantic Boulevard Northeast and Union Avenue Northeast as you approach Youngstown, meaning you'll encounter more local traffic and potentially more intersections.
61% 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: 11.7 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles (SR 225): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Louisville, OH
Full guide →Founded 1834
Louisville is a bedroom community in Stark County, Ohio, with beautiful, well maintained homes and parks. In 2019, it had a population of about 9,400 people.
Arriving in Youngstown, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
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.
Top landmarks
- • Butler Institute of American Art — museum in Youngstown, Ohio
- • Idora Park — amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio
- • Youngstown station — former train station in Youngstown, Ohio, US
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 3m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles (SR 225): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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