Origin
Mineral Ridge, OH
Morning in Mineral Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mineral Ridge, OH to Youngstown, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Ridge, OH
Ambient Vista
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Mineral Ridge and Youngstown, you will find this 8.9-mile trip to be a straightforward connection. Clocking in at just 13 minutes, the drive is perfect for a short day excursion or a quick commute. You will spend most of your time on I-680, North Canfield Niles Road, and Market Street, making it a highly efficient highway-focused route. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate the Midwest. You do not need to worry about overnight stops or extensive planning for this brief journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| North Canfield Niles Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| I 80 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 680
— 5.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Ridge, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 46
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on SR 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canfield Niles Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto I 80
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
7
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
9
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Market Street
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13m 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 8.9-mile stretch is primarily defined by its highway-focused nature, with 73% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a steady pace, highlighted by a 5.9-mile uninterrupted run on I-680. While the transition from local roads like North Canfield Niles Road to the interstate creates a shift in scenery, the drive maintains a consistent, functional personality throughout. Expect a seamless flow as you move between these arterial roads, ensuring you remain in the driver's seat for only a short duration. It is a utilitarian experience designed for speed and directness rather than leisurely winding roads.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on I 680.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 680 and North Canfield Niles Road. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.9 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (I 680): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Youngstown, OH
Full guide →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.
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 13m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on I 680. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (I 680): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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