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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Mineral Ridge, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.9 mi

14 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

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Downtown Mineral Ridge, OH, OH

Mineral Ridge, OH

Ambient Vista

Trip Overview

Traveling from Youngstown to Mineral Ridge is a quick, straightforward 8.9-mile trip that typically takes about 13 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $1 on fuel for this commute, making it an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. You will navigate through the Midwest, transitioning between these two Ohio locations primarily via expressway and interstate systems. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that favors efficiency over sightseeing, ideal for those who prioritize speed and simplicity for their transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
South Shore Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
I 80 0.7 mi <1m
North Canfield Niles Road 0.5 mi <1m
Market Street 0.5 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Central Square <0.1 mi <1m
West Woodland Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Wickliffe Expressway — 4.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Mineral Ridge, 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

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 80
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 46: Niles
10

Turn left onto SR 46

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Canfield Niles Road
11

Continue on SR 46

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

SR 46

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — 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

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 680 / South Shore Expressway

Merge onto I 680 / South Shore Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
7.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward SR 46: Niles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 46: Niles

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.38 one way

$2.76 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.53 $3.07
premium $4.91 $1.72 $3.44
diesel $5.61 $1.97 $3.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.43
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Tuesday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

N 2 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 6:48AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Mineral Ridge, OH

Late night in Mineral Ridge on Tuesday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

28 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

13m 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?

This 13-minute journey is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will utilize the Wickliffe Expressway, the South Shore Expressway, and I-80 to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Wickliffe Expressway, which spans 4.6 miles of the total distance. You can expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel, as the route is designed for quick connectivity rather than leisurely local detours. The transition between these road types is seamless, keeping you moving steadily until you reach the Mineral Ridge area.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Wickliffe Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wickliffe Expressway and South Shore Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,064 ft 840 ft

Total Climb

368 ft

Total Descent

220 ft

Highest Point

1,064 ft

~7 mi in

Elevation Range

225 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Youngstown, OH

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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 13m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Wickliffe Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mineral Ridge, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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