Origin
Steubenville, OH
Afternoon in Steubenville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Steubenville, 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
1h 27m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Steubenville, OH
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Trip Overview
Steubenville, OH to Youngstown, OH is 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m via US 30, SR 7, and River Lake Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within the Midwest region of Ohio. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a practical option for a quick transfer or a short scenic excursion. The relatively low mileage means you won't be breaking up the journey, allowing for a direct approach to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 26.5 mi | 28m |
| SR 7 | 22.1 mi | 31m |
| River Lake Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Canfield Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Market Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Raccoon Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dean Martin Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 26.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steubenville, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Brady Circle West
309 ft
·
18 sec
·
Brady Circle West
3
Turn slight left
266 ft
·
9 sec
4
Continue on Brady Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brady Avenue
5
Continue on University Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dean Martin Boulevard
7
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi
·
30 min
·
SR 7
8
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 7
9
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft
·
8 sec
·
SR 7
10
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
River Lake Highway
11
Continue on US 30; SR 11
26 mi
·
28 min
·
US 30; SR 11
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
13
Turn left onto CR 109
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Raccoon Road
14
Continue on US 62
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Canfield Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
392 ft
·
9 sec
·
Glenwood Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 62
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Indianola Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 62; SR 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
19
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Steubenville, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brady Circle West
At end of road, turn left onto Brady Circle West
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
4
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 62 / Glenwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Glenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.20 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Wellsville, OH
33 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 27m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 26.5 miles on US 30, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. The route transitions between main highways and local roads, providing a bit of variety without becoming overly complex. Expect a driving experience that balances efficient travel with moments of more local road character.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and SR 7. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brady Circle West.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 65.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Brady Circle West): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Steubenville, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.
Poland
57 mi in
|
~1h 12m
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 27m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 0.1 miles (Brady Circle West): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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