Origin
Niles, OH
Morning in Niles on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niles, 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
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niles, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip within the Midwest, traveling from Niles, Ohio, to Youngstown is a simple 9.7-mile journey. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting is incredibly easy, as you should only need about $1 for fuel to complete the transit. Since there are no designated stops on this route, it is a very efficient way to navigate between these two Ohio cities. Whether you are commuting or running errands, the brevity of this drive offers great flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Robbins Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Rayen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Youngstown Warren Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wick Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North State Street
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 169
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 46; SR 169
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Robbins Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 422
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngstown Warren Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 422
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North State Street
6
Continue on US 422
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
7
Continue on SR 289
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rayen Avenue
8
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wick Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
476 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Square
10
Continue on Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
11
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.6 — 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
|
SR 169 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 169 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 46; SR 169 / Robbins Avenue
Turn left onto SR 46; SR 169 / Robbins Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 422 / Youngstown Warren Road
Turn right onto US 422 / Youngstown Warren Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Wick Avenue
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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 Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route consists entirely of local roads with zero highway share. You will navigate through city streets, utilizing North State Street, Robbins Avenue, and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.5-mile segment on North State Street, so prepare for frequent turns and urban traffic patterns. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this path demands your full attention as you transition between these key local corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on North State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 169 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 169 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 46; SR 169 / Robbins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 422 / Youngstown Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on North State Street. 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: near the start (SR 169 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 46; SR 169 / Robbins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 422 / Youngstown Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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