Youngstown, OH to Wolfhurst, OH is 90.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 2 minutes via SR 11, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio, taking you through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive that's perfect for a single-day trip. You won't encounter any major urban centers, making for a relatively smooth journey. Consider this trip if you're looking for an easy drive with minimal logistical planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 11
32 mi
34m
Dean Martin Boulevard
22.9 mi
32m
SR 7
22.6 mi
31m
Canfield Road
3.9 mi
6m
Market Street
2 mi
3m
National Road
1.7 mi
2m
South Raccoon Road
1.4 mi
3m
North 4th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
SR 11
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Wolfhurst, 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
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
Take the exit onto SR 7
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 7
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
0.7 mi·1 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
15
Take the exit
364 ft·12 sec
16
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
17
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft·6 sec·Slack Street
18
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
19
Turn right onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
21
Continue on US 250
496 ft·10 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
23
Continue on US 40
1.7 mi·2 min·National Road
24
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 2 hours, this is a trip you can easily complete in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Given the relatively short distance and moderate fuel cost of around $14, you likely won't need to worry about extensive fuel planning. However, it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 32 miles on SR 11, so plan any brief stops before or after this segment to break up the driving.
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 45.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 57m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolfhurst, 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 90.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 87.7 — 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
5
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 244A
5
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.47 one way
$26.94 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.23
$15.09
$30.17
premium
$4.78
$17.03
$34.06
diesel
$5.61
$19.98
$39.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.50
$4.34
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.92
$3.62
EV Truck/SUV
36.2
0
$12.67
$5.79
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Afternoon
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Sunny
NW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:39PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 12:10PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Destination
Wolfhurst, OH
Afternoon
in Wolfhurst on Tuesday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
4 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
2h 2m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on SR 11, including a continuous stretch of 32 miles. The route also incorporates sections of Dean Martin Boulevard and SR 7, suggesting a transition from faster-paced highway driving to more local road segments. Expect the road conditions to vary somewhat as you move between these different road types, offering a bit of variety over the 90.5 miles.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 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 Effort5/10
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 90.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 63.5 miles (SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 2h 2m. Total distance: 90.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 63.5 miles (SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wolfhurst, OH before heading back.
