Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Youngstown, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Shiltown, OH
Dua'a Al-Amad
Youngstown, OH to Shiltown, OH is 21.3 miles and takes about 29m via I-76 and I-80, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, making it a straightforward segment. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger travel plan. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a consistent driving experience for the entire 21.3 miles.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| I 80 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Pricetown Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Shore Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Ellsworth Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,017 veh/hr typical · worst 2,376
Quietest
2 AM
~245 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Shiltown, OH.
Start on Central Square
Continue on Central Square
Turn straight onto Market Street
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 680
Continue on I 680
Merge onto I 80
Continue on I 76
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 534
Turn left onto CR 116
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto Central Square
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 680 / South Shore Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward SR 534: Newton Falls, Lake Milton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| premium | $5.06 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Youngstown on Monday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Areas Of Frost
Destination
Morning in Shiltown on Monday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Areas Of Frost
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 21.3 miles on interstate. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway at 5.5 miles on I-76. The route is predominantly I-80 and the Wickliffe Expressway, indicating a consistent, high-speed environment for most of the drive. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate this section.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 80. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
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 21.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
394 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
1,095 ft
~21.3 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Youngstown, OH to Shiltown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Milton along the way.
Lake Milton
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Youngstown, OH or browse trips ending in Shiltown, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.
