Origin
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to South Canal, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canal, OH
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Trip Overview
Youngstown, OH to South Canal, OH is 25.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Ohio Turnpike/I-80, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Ohio, making it a straightforward, quick trip. It's ideal if you need to get between these two points efficiently without much fuss. The route is primarily highway, so expect a consistent driving experience. Given its brevity, it's a perfect candidate for a same-day trip with plenty of time left for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 9 mi | 9m |
| I 80 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Shore Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| SR 5 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and South Canal, 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
4.1 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
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209
Toward SR 5
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
14
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
15
Merge onto SR 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 5
16
Turn left onto SR 534
458 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 534
17
Continue on SR 534
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Miller Avenue
18
Continue on SR 534
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
19
Turn left onto SR 534
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Broad Street
20
Turn right onto South Canal Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto Niles Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Niles Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Niles Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 24.2 — 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
|
~14m in
|
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
|
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
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 5
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209
Toward SR 5
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Canal Street
Turn right onto South Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Ohio Turnpike
(9 mi)
$0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
South Canal, OH
Evening in South Canal on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
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
8 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
34m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Ohio Turnpike and I-80. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced journey for most of the 25.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a period of steady cruising. Expect minimal changes in road type, as the route prioritizes efficient travel over varied scenery. This drive is about covering ground quickly on well-maintained highways.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 80. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 34m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.45 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.
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 South Canal, 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: 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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Canal, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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