Youngstown to Thornville is 167.6 miles and takes about 3h 20m via I 77 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it an easy option for a single day. You'll appreciate the efficiency if you're looking to get to your destination without much fuss. Plan for a smooth ride with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.8 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
59.3 mi
1h 3m
I 70
46.2 mi
50m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi
19m
SR 225
11.7 mi
16m
I 76
11 mi
11m
I 80
4.6 mi
5m
Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
6m
US 224
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 59.3 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Thornville, OH.
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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
11 mi·11 min·I 76
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward SR 225: Alliance
11
Turn left onto SR 225
5.6 mi·8 min·SR 225
12
Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225
208 ft·4 sec·US 224; SR 225
13
Continue on US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi·3 min·US 224; SR 225
14
Turn left onto SR 225
6.1 mi·8 min·SR 225
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
16
Continue on US 62T
14 mi·18 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·48 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
18
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road NortheastUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on CR 208
0.1 mi·23 sec·30th Street Northeast
21
Turn left onto SR 43
1.2 mi·2 min·Market Avenue North
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight left onto SR 43
1.2 mi·1 min·Walnut Avenue Northeast
23
Continue on SR 43
0.1 mi·11 sec·Walnut Avenue Southeast
24
Turn slight left onto SR 43
0.6 mi·51 sec·Cherry Avenue Southeast
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 30 West: Massillon
26
Merge onto US 30
261 ft·3 sec·US 30
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, AkronUse the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 77 South: MariettaUse the slight left lane.
29
Merge onto I 77
23 mi·24 min·I 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
37 mi·39 min·I 77
31
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 44BToward I 70 West: Columbus
32
Merge onto I 70
46 mi·50 min·I 70
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 132Toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
34
Turn left onto SR 13
2.1 mi·3 min·Jacksontown Road
35
Turn right onto CR 30
101 ft·2 sec·Zion Road
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on CR 30
1.2 mi·2 min·Zion Road
37
Turn left onto North Church Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·North Church Street
38
Turn right onto SR 204
103 ft·3 sec·East Columbus Street
39
Arrive at destination
SR 204
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 20m drive time, leaving Youngstown in the morning allows you to arrive in Thornville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility on when and where to take a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $26, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing. Pay attention to the transition from I 70 onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, as this marks the end of the highway portion of your drive. This route is manageable in a single day, so you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 83.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 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 37 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.8 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thornville, 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 167.6 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 I 77 for about 59.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 52.9 and 163.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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52.9 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
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 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road N...
6
53.2 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Turn left onto SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
56.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
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 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
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56.7 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 77 South: Marietta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 77 South: Marietta
6
163.7 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132
Toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.01 one way
$52.02 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$28.87
$57.74
premium
$4.91
$32.39
$64.78
diesel
$5.61
$37.00
$74.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.3
0
$17.60
$8.04
Efficient EV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.70
EV Truck/SUV
67
0
$23.46
$10.73
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Thornville, OH
Morning
in Thornville on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
3h 20m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on interstates, with 84% of the route being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 59.3 miles on I 77. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads, specifically Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, as you approach your destination. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll encounter a steady flow of traffic and numerous exits, typical for this type of route.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.3 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 167.6 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 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Thornville, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast and Akron.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 167.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.3 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Thornville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Thornville, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
