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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Continental, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
233 mi
375 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Youngstown, OH
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Continental, OH
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Trip Overview
Youngstown, OH to Continental, OH is 233 miles and takes about 4h 26m via Ohio Turnpike and Anthony Wayne Trail, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, making it a straightforward drive across the Midwest region. With a recommended one-day duration and a predictable path, it’s a practical choice for moving between these two points without extensive planning. The route offers a direct connection, minimizing complexity for travelers seeking efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116.5 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 158.6 mi | 2h 49m |
| Anthony Wayne Trail | 43.4 mi | 47m |
| Ottawa Avenue | 12 mi | 17m |
| I 80 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| SR 634 | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Shore Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Clinton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 158.6 mi, about 2h 49m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,021 veh/hr typical · worst 2,348
Quietest
2 AM
~238 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 49 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Continental, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
123 ft
·
9 sec
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Central Square
2
Continue on Central Square
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Square
3
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Market Street
4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
230 ft
·
4 sec
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West Woodland Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge onto I 680
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on I 680
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Wickliffe Expressway
8
Merge onto I 80
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
9
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
11
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
128 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Reynolds Road
16
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Conant Street
17
Turn right onto US 24
43 mi
·
47 min
·
Anthony Wayne Trail
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 26
Toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
19
Turn left onto SR 66
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Clinton Street
20
Turn left onto SR 15; SR 18; SR 66
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West 2nd Street
21
Turn right onto SR 15
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Douglas Street
22
Continue on SR 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue
23
Enter roundabout onto SR 15
125 ft
·
2 sec
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Ottawa Avenue
24
Continue on SR 15
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ottawa Avenue
25
Turn right onto SR 634
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 634
26
Turn right onto West Rice Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
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West Rice Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Rice Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 26m estimated drive time, leaving Youngstown in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Continental with plenty of daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, so consider making that break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $45, it’s wise to check current prices before you depart. The longest continuous stretch is 158.6 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so plan accordingly for any necessary fuel or rest stops before reaching that point.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.5 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.6 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 51 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.5 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Continental, 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 233 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 158.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.5 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Portage Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Erie Islands Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Blue Heron Service Area
0.2 mi from route
Wyandot Service Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Middle Ridge Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Vermilion Valley Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Brady's Leap Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Great Lakes Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Towpath Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Commodore Perry Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.7 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
1.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 216.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
6
42.9 mi into trip
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~50m in
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I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
170.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
6
216.4 mi into trip
|
~4h in
Take the exit toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.33 one way
$80.65 round trip
$4.40/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $44.45 | $88.91 |
| premium | $5.43 | $49.77 | $99.55 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $49.08 | $98.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.93
Ohio Turnpike
(158.6 mi)
$7.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.47 | $11.18 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.39 | $9.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.62 | $14.91 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Continental, OH
Evening in Continental on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
1 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
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 56.2
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway, with 74% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend the longest stretch, 158.6 miles, on the Ohio Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads like the Anthony Wayne Trail. Expect a significant period of uninterrupted highway cruising before encountering more local traffic and denser exits as you approach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.6 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Anthony Wayne Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 233 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 10.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,210 ft
594 ft
Total Climb
585 ft
Total Descent
721 ft
Highest Point
1,210 ft
~33.3 mi in
Elevation Range
615 ft
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.
Between Youngstown, OH and Continental, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Archbold.
Toledo
170.4 mi in
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~3h 6m
Archbold
216.4 mi in
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~4h
About the Cities
Starting in Youngstown, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
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.
Top landmarks
- • Butler Institute of American Art — museum in Youngstown, Ohio
- • Idora Park — amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio
- • Youngstown station — former train station in Youngstown, Ohio, US
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 4h 26m. Total distance: 233 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.93 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 28 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 Continental, 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. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Continental, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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