McArthur, OH to Youngstown, OH is 209.3 miles and takes about 4h 37m via I 77 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest to Midwest journey sticks primarily to major highways, making it a straightforward drive across Ohio. With a recommended one-day travel time, you can expect a mostly functional transit with minimal detours. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.7 miles from McArthur, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
59.7 mi
1h 4m
I 70
24.8 mi
26m
North Market Street
22.7 mi
33m
East Main Street
17.2 mi
26m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi
20m
I 76
11.7 mi
12m
SR 668
10.4 mi
18m
Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Traffic on I-77
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,223 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,448
Quietest
1 AM
~74 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 McArthur, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on this road
56 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 50
190 ft·7 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 93
23 mi·33 min·North Market Street
4
Continue on SR 93
0.6 mi·1 min·South Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Hunter Street
6
Turn left onto SR 93
5.3 mi·9 min·Zanesville Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 668
10 mi·18 min·SR 668
8
Turn left onto SR 37; SR 668
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Turn right onto SR 668
5.3 mi·9 min·State Route 668
10
Continue on SR 668
0.6 mi·1 min·South Market Street
11
Turn right onto US 22; SR 668
0.2 mi·15 sec·West Main Street
12
Continue on US 22; SR 668
17 mi·25 min·East Main Street
13
Continue on US 22; SR 93
1.9 mi·3 min·South Maysville Avenue
14
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Putnam Avenue
15
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.2 mi·28 sec·South 6th Street
16
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
17
Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146
0.3 mi·30 sec·Underwood Street
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
19
Merge onto I 70
25 mi·26 min·I 70
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 180BToward I 77 North: Cleveland
21
Merge onto I 77
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
23
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi·11 sec·US 30
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
25
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft·5 sec
26
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Avenue Southeast
27
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi·2 min·Cherry Avenue Northeast
28
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi·1 min·Market Avenue North
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
30
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·41 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
32
Continue on US 62
15 mi·19 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
33
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
6.2 mi·8 min·Union Avenue Northeast
34
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi·3 min·US 224; SR 225
35
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Route 14
36
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft·11 sec·State Route 14
37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
5.4 mi·7 min·SR 225
38
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
39
Merge onto I 76
12 mi·12 min·I 76
40
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
43
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
44
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
45
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 37m estimated duration, departing in the morning allows ample time to reach Youngstown before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can plan for a single fuel or rest break along the 209.3-mile route. The longest stretch on I 77 is nearly 60 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. This single-day trip offers flexibility; you could even add a brief stop if something catches your eye, as the drive is quite manageable.
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 104.7 miles from McArthur, OH, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 48m
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 McArthur, 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 McArthur, OH
This is one driving day of about 209.3 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from McArthur, 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 I 77 for about 59.7 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 152.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 50 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip|~35m in|SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue
Turn left onto SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
46 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
152.7 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
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
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.16 one way
$64.32 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$36.27
$72.55
premium
$4.99
$41.09
$82.19
diesel
$4.80
$39.52
$79.04
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: 73.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.8
0
$21.98
$10.05
Efficient EV
52.3
0
$18.31
$8.37
EV Truck/SUV
83.7
1
$29.30
$13.40
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
McArthur, OH
Morning
in McArthur on Monday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 2 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:04AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Monday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Smoke
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:04AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive for about 62% of its length, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch without needing to navigate significant changes is 59.7 miles on I 77. While much of the route is about maintaining speed on larger roads, you will encounter segments on North Market Street, suggesting a shift to more localized, potentially slower-paced driving as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel and brief city navigation.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.7 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 32 significant decision points across 209.3 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: near the start (US 50 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,279 ft759 ft
Total Climb
938 ft
Total Descent
840 ft
Highest Point
1,279 ft
~164.5 mi in
Elevation Range
521 ft
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 McArthur, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 209.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.7 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Youngstown, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
