Youngstown to Wintersville is 66.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via SR 11 and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Ohio's Midwest region, making it a simple same-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so it's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Expect a predictable travel time and a low fuel cost for this relatively short distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 11
32 mi
34m
SR 7
21.5 mi
30m
Canfield Road
3.9 mi
6m
Market Street
2 mi
3m
South Raccoon Road
1.4 mi
3m
John Scott Highway
1.1 mi
1m
Main Street
1.1 mi
3m
Sunset Boulevard
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
SR 11
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Wintersville, 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
2.0 mi·3 min·Market Street
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.9 mi·1 min·West Indianola Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
392 ft·9 sec·Glenwood Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 62
3.9 mi·6 min·Canfield Road
7
Continue on US 62
1.4 mi·3 min·South Raccoon Road
8
Turn right onto US 224
504 ft·6 sec·Boardman Canfield Road
9
Continue on US 224
0.1 mi·9 sec·East Main Street
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward SR 11: East Liverpool
11
Merge onto SR 11
32 mi·34 min·SR 11
12
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
13
Turn right onto SR 213
229 ft·3 sec·SR 213
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
15
Merge onto US 22
0.4 mi·25 sec·US 22
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
17
Turn straight onto John Scott Highway
1.1 mi·1 min·John Scott Highway
18
Turn right onto SR 43
1.0 mi·1 min·Sunset Boulevard
19
Continue on SR 43
1.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
SR 43
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 30 minutes, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving anytime between morning and early afternoon should give you ample time. The low fuel cost of around $10 means you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-trip. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye out for services along SR 11 if you need a break. Since it's a quick drive, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.4 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wintersville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 11 for about 32 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip|~5m in|US 62 / Glenwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Glenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip|~15m in|US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road
Turn right onto US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 11: East Liverpool
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 11: East Liverpool
4
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|SR 43 / Sunset Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 43 / Sunset Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.53 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$11.58
$23.15
premium
$4.99
$13.12
$26.23
diesel
$4.80
$12.61
$25.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$7.01
$3.21
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.85
$2.67
EV Truck/SUV
26.7
0
$9.35
$4.28
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Jul 20, 2026
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Late night
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Smoke
S 1 to 6 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 20 at 3:53PM EDT until July 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Wintersville, OH
Late night
in Wintersville on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 2 to 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 20 at 3:53PM EDT until July 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
1 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
1h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 81% of the 66.8 miles on high-speed roads like SR 11. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 32 miles on SR 11 before transitioning. The remaining portion of your drive will be on surface roads, including Canfield Road, which will likely have more frequent intersections and lower speed limits. Be prepared for numerous exits and entrances on the highway segments.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on SR 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 11 and SR 7. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 62 / Glenwood Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 66.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 3 miles (US 62 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
•Butler Institute of American Art — museum in Youngstown, Ohio
•Idora Park — amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio
•Youngstown station — former train station in Youngstown, Ohio, US
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on SR 11. 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 Wintersville, 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 3 miles (US 62 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wintersville, OH before heading back.
