Origin
Youngstown, OH
Late night in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Medina, 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 27m
Distance
73 mi
117 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medina, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 73-mile drive from Youngstown, OH to Medina, OH is a quick trip, clocking in at just under 1.5 hours. Designed as a single-day excursion, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a convenient option for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of around $11, this journey is budget-friendly. Expect a highway-focused experience as you make your way across Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 39.2 mi | 44m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Wadsworth Road | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I 80 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Shore Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 39.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Medina, 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
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
9
Continue on I 76
39 mi
·
44 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 7
Toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 57
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Wadsworth Road
13
Continue on SR 57
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Wadsworth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Lafayette Street
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lafayette Street
15
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Court Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 42; SR 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Youngstown, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Square
Continue onto Central Square
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Woodland Avenue
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
50.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
8
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
5
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.66 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Medina, OH
Late night in Medina on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Logtown, OH
37 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
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
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?
The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 86% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-76 and the Kenmore Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.2 miles on I-76, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While primarily interstate, keep an eye out for transitions as you approach Wadsworth Road, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Kenmore Expressway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
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 73 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Central Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Woodland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Medina, OH
Full guide →Medina, pronounced muh-DYE-nuh is a city in Medina County, Ohio.
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: 73 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on I 76. 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 Medina, 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: near the start (Central Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Woodland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 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 Medina, 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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