Millwood, OH to Youngstown, OH is 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 76, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all high-speed highway but includes some local road sections. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single day. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two Ohio cities.
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
60.6 miles from Millwood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 76
45.2 mi
51m
Wooster Road
27.2 mi
31m
Akron Road
18.4 mi
25m
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.9 mi
10m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
I 80
4 mi
4m
Millersburg Road
2.9 mi
4m
SR 21
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 45.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millwood, OH and Youngstown, OH.
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Start on US 36
56 ft·6 sec·Coshocton Road
2
Turn left
470 ft·13 sec
3
Turn right
168 ft·10 sec
4
Turn left onto US 62
2.9 mi·4 min·Millersburg Road
5
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·South Market Street
6
Continue on SR 205; SR 514
0.2 mi·26 sec·Danville-Jelloway Road
7
Continue on SR 205
6.7 mi·10 min·Danville-Jelloway Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 3
8.3 mi·10 min·Wooster Road
9
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39
0.2 mi·18 sec·East Main Street
10
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 60
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Union Street
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Turn right onto SR 3
0.2 mi·13 sec·East Washington Street
12
Turn straight onto SR 3
19 mi·21 min·Wooster Road
13
Turn right onto SR 302
0.5 mi·1 min·West Liberty Street
14
Turn left onto North Bever Street
0.4 mi·52 sec·North Bever Street
15
Turn right onto East Bowman Street
1.0 mi·1 min·East Bowman Street
16
Continue on Akron Road
2.9 mi·3 min·Akron Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 585
117 ft·1 sec·Akron Road
18
Continue on SR 585
2.0 mi·2 min·Akron Road
19
Continue on SR 585
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
20
Continue on SR 585
14 mi·18 min·Akron Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward SR 21 North: Cleveland
22
Merge onto SR 21
2.8 mi·3 min·SR 21
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: AkronUse the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 76; US 224
4.8 mi·6 min·I 76; US 224
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
26
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.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi·43 min·I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi·4 min·I 80
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
31
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
32
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
33
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
With a total duration of around 2 hours and 35 minutes, this is a manageable drive that can easily be completed in one day. You have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, but consider an early start to maximize daylight. You'll only have one suggested stop, so plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $19, and while there's a long stretch on I 76, local roads might have fewer services. A specific tip for this route: be aware that the transition from I 76 to local roads like Wooster Road or Akron Road can sometimes involve more traffic lights and slower speeds.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Millwood, OH, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Millwood, 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 Millwood, OH
This is one driving day of about 121.2 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Millwood, 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 76 for about 45.2 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
63.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: 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.
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
6
68.2 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
70 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
$18.81 one way
$37.62 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$20.88
$41.75
premium
$4.91
$23.42
$46.85
diesel
$5.61
$26.76
$53.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.4
0
$12.73
$5.82
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
EV Truck/SUV
48.5
0
$16.97
$7.76
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Millwood, OH
Morning
in Millwood on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 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
17 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
2h 35m 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 71.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 49% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 76, Wooster Road, and Akron Road, providing variety. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 45.2 miles on I 76, allowing for sustained travel at highway speeds. As you progress, the road character will shift between faster-paced interstate driving and more local thoroughfares, so be prepared to adjust your driving style accordingly. It's a blend that keeps things from becoming monotonous.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.2 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 22 significant decision points across 121.2 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: Navigation decision point; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.2 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2h 35m. Total distance: 121.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.2 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.2 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, OH before heading back.
