Trip from Saint Clairsville, 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

2h 10m

Distance

97.1 mi

156 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Saint Clairsville, OH

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Clairsville, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 97.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 30, Ohio Valley Pike, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.5 miles from Saint Clairsville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 30	26.5 mi	28m
Ohio Valley Pike	22.2 mi	31m
SR 7	22.1 mi	31m
I 70	5.8 mi	6m
River Lake Highway	5.3 mi	6m
Canfield Road	3.9 mi	6m
Market Street	2 mi	3m
National Road East	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 30 — 26.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clairsville, OH and Youngstown, OH.

Start on US 40

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 40

1.6 mi · 2 min · National Road East

Turn right onto C-28

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Banfield Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 70

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 70

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 225 Toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport

Turn left onto SR 7 Alt

463 ft · 10 sec · Marion Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40; SR 7 Alt

239 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 250

496 ft · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto SR 7

22 mi · 31 min · Ohio Valley Pike

Turn left onto Slack Street

519 ft · 14 sec · Slack Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

143 ft · 4 sec · Franklin Avenue

Turn left onto SR 7

1.5 mi · 2 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit onto SR 7

22 mi · 30 min · SR 7

Take the exit onto SR 7

0.3 mi · 37 sec · SR 7

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7

342 ft · 8 sec · SR 7

Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11

5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

Continue on US 30; SR 11

26 mi · 28 min · US 30; SR 11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 34 Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

Turn left onto CR 109

1.5 mi · 3 min · South Raccoon Road

Continue on US 62

3.9 mi · 6 min · Canfield Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 62

392 ft · 9 sec · Glenwood Avenue

Turn right onto US 62

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Indianola Avenue

Turn left onto US 62; SR 7

2.0 mi · 3 min · Market Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.5 miles from Saint Clairsville, OH, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 21 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.5 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint Clairsville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Saint Clairsville, OH

This is one driving day of about 97.1 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Saint Clairsville, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 26.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Toronto, OH

49 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

Brilliant, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Toronto, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Saint Clairsville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Youngstown, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.1

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Charly's Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Youngstown, Ohio

1.7 mi

Davidson's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Canfield, Ohio

1.8 mi

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Charly's Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13307995569

Visit website

Davidson's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13307930033

Visit website

Imperial Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13307293833

Visit website

Thano's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307020300

Visit website

Giangelo's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13307264442

Visit website

AngeNettas Cafe Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13305336090

Visit website

Knafa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12347192414

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 97.1

Youngstown, Ohio

PowerCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 97.1

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

PowerCharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 97.1

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 97.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 97.1

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 90.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 97.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 4 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 90.1

Boardman, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 88.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 225 Toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport

8.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | SR 7 Alt / Marion Street

Turn left onto SR 7 Alt / Marion Street

Navigation decision point

8.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

88.4 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 34 Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.07 one way

$30.14 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$16.72	$33.45
premium	$4.91	$18.77	$37.53
diesel	$5.61	$21.44	$42.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Maverick's Bistro - Tesla Supercharger

Girard, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Youngstown OH

Youngstown, OH

SHELL_RECHARGE

6 DCFC

#1 Cochran Ford Austintown

Youngstown, OH

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 281

Girard, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Sheetz 248

Girard, OH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Whiteside Chevrolet GMC

Clairsville, OH

RED_E

2 DCFC

Columbiana CJD

Columbiana, OH

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Kufleitner CDJR - DCFC

Boardman, OH

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 RED_E: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.1	$10.20	$4.66
Efficient EV	24.3	$8.50	$3.88
EV Truck/SUV	38.8	$13.59	$6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Saint Clairsville, OH

Afternoon in Saint Clairsville on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Sunny

W 16 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:38AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Afternoon in Youngstown on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 15 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:38AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

72°F

Toronto, OH

49 mi in

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

6 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

2h 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

97.1 mi in 2h 10m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 30.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on US 30.

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 around 2.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 24 significant decision points across 97.1 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: at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (SR 7 Alt / Marion Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Saint Clairsville, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.

Poland

88.4 mi in | ~1h 55m

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 2h 10m. Total distance: 97.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 26.5 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Saint Clairsville, OH to Youngstown, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Golden Dawn Restaurant

Golden Dawn Restaurant

Charly's Family Restaurant

Davidson's Restaurant

Imperial Garden Restaurant

Thano's Family Restaurant

Giangelo's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant & Bar

AngeNettas Cafe Restaurant

Knafa Restaurant

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

PowerCharge Charging Station

PowerCharge Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Saint Clairsville, OH

Youngstown, OH

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 10m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Youngstown, OH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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