Origin
Rittman, OH
Morning in Rittman on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rittman, 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
1h 23m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rittman, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This straightforward 68.7-mile drive from Rittman, OH, to Youngstown, OH, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. The route is predominantly highway, with 91% of the journey on interstates, making it a quick transit between two points in the Midwest. You can expect a fuel cost of around $11 for this trip, which is quite economical. Given its short length and focused highway profile, this drive is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 50.7 mi | 58m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Wadsworth Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Sunset Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Doylestown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 50.7 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rittman, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Drive
3
Continue on CR 70
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Doylestown Road
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wadsworth Road
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 57
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wadsworth Road
6
Continue on SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wadsworth Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
8
Merge onto I 76; US 224
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 76; US 224
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi
·
43 min
·
I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Rittman, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Brimfield, OH
34 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
3 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
1h 23m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 68.7-mile journey, with 91% of the route utilizing interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.7 miles on I-76. This means you'll be on high-speed roads for the majority of your travel time, with minimal transitions to local roads. The drive progresses primarily through I-76, then I-680, and finally I-80, maintaining a consistent interstate feel throughout its 1 hour and 23 minute duration.
91% 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: 50.7 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 680. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near SR 57 / Wadsworth Road.
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 68.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.7 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
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 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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