Youngstown to Barnesville is 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m via SR 11 and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a drive focused heavily on highway travel, covering about 66% on faster roads. With a single day recommended, this route is ideal for a straightforward journey where you can reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from point A to B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 11
32 mi
34m
Dean Martin Boulevard
22.9 mi
32m
SR 7
22.6 mi
31m
I 70
22.2 mi
24m
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi
6m
Canfield Road
3.9 mi
6m
Market Street
2 mi
3m
South Raccoon Road
1.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 11
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Barnesville, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
123 ft·9 sec·Central Square
2
Continue on Central Square
340 ft·14 sec·Central Square
3
Turn straight onto Market Street
2.0 mi·3 min·Market Street
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.9 mi·1 min·West Indianola Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
392 ft·9 sec·Glenwood Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 62
3.9 mi·6 min·Canfield Road
7
Continue on US 62
1.4 mi·3 min·South Raccoon Road
8
Turn right onto US 224
504 ft·6 sec·Boardman Canfield Road
9
Continue on US 224
0.1 mi·9 sec·East Main Street
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward SR 11: East Liverpool
11
Merge onto SR 11
32 mi·34 min·SR 11
12
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
13
Take the exit onto SR 7
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 7
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
0.7 mi·1 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
15
Take the exit
364 ft·12 sec
16
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
17
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft·6 sec·Slack Street
18
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
19
Turn right onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
21
Continue on US 250
496 ft·10 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
0.3 mi·29 sec·Main Street
23
Turn left onto SR 7 Alt
260 ft·6 sec·Marion Street
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
25
Merge onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·I 70
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 202Toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
27
Turn left onto SR 800
360 ft·6 sec·Hendrysburg Freeport Road
28
Continue on SR 800
4.3 mi·6 min·Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
29
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi·1 min·Bond Avenue
30
Continue on SR 800
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Chestnut Street
31
Turn left
209 ft·15 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 33m duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Barnesville with daylight to spare. While only one stop is listed, you might consider a brief break during the 32-mile stretch on SR 11 if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $18, so plan your fill-up accordingly before heading out from Youngstown. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can depart at your convenience.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.4 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnesville, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Youngstown, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 11 for about 32 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 63.5 and 110.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 244A
5
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
5
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|SR 7 Alt / Marion Street
Turn left onto SR 7 Alt / Marion Street
Navigation decision point
6
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.13 one way
$36.25 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$20.12
$40.24
premium
$4.91
$22.57
$45.15
diesel
$5.61
$25.79
$51.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.35
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Barnesville, OH
Morning
in Barnesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
2h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 32 miles on SR 11, offering uninterrupted progress. The route transitions from SR 11 to Dean Martin Boulevard and then SR 7, suggesting a shift in road type as you get closer to Barnesville. While not a technical or particularly winding road, the highway sections provide a consistent pace, making for a predictable driving experience.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on SR 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 11 and Dean Martin Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 63.5 miles in near SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 116.8 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 63.5 miles (SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 65.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 87.7 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.
Between Youngstown, OH and Barnesville, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport and Dennison.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 116.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on SR 11. 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 Barnesville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 63.5 miles (SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 65.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 87.7 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 Barnesville, OH before heading back.
