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SteubenvilleSteubenville, Ohio

Give Steubenville one day, not a base: the fort and the downtown murals are a half-day, and you need a car for everything else.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice and grey river weather), late Jul–Aug humidity
Airport
PIT
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Steubenville is a small Ohio River city in Southeast Ohio, about 40 minutes by car from Pittsburgh, known for its painted downtown murals and a rebuilt 1786 fort. Sights are few and spread out, so most travellers see it as a day stop on a US-22 run between Cambridge and Pittsburgh rather than a place to sleep for several nights.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Steubenville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$2–5
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$9–16
  • BeerBeer at a bar$5–8
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
  • Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$130

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

City of MuralsHistoric Fort SteubenOhio River viewsOhio Valley-style pizza
Airports
PIT Pittsburgh International (About 25–40 min by car via the PA-576 toll road; a small toll applies each way (check the current rate).)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Steubenville: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

3°C

−6°C

13 rd

Feb

5°C

−5°C

11 rd

Mar

11°C

−1°C

12 rd

Apr

17°C

4°C

12 rd

May

22°C

9°C

12 rd

Jun

27°C

14°C

11 rd

Jul

29°C

17°C

11 rd

Aug

28°C

16°C

10 rd

Sep

24°C

12°C

9 rd

Oct

18°C

6°C

10 rd

Nov

11°C

1°C

11 rd

Dec

5°C

−4°C

13 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the fastest and easiest way to move around Steubenville. Downtown is walkable for the fort and murals, but the mall, the university and the river bridges all need a vehicle. US-22 and OH-7 meet in the city.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Pittsburgh, PA

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min

I-376 / US-22 east by car, or the PA-576 toll road to the airport

The nearest big-city day out: museums, stadiums and a full restaurant scene.

Cambridge, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 1 h

US-22 west by car

Glass museum and a stop on the way to Columbus.

Toronto, Ohiocaution

Door to door: About 25 min

OH-7 north along the river

Small river town; pair it with a drive rather than a dedicated trip.

Marietta, Ohioovernight

Door to door: About 2 h

OH-7 south along the Ohio River

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.

New Philadelphiago

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

US-22 west then I-77 north by car

Amish-country edge and a useful break on the US-22 corridor.

Barnesville, Ohiocaution

Door to door: About 1 h

OH-7 south then local roads by car

Small-town stop; only worth it if you are already driving south.

Zanesvilleovernight

Door to door: About 2 h

I-70 west by car

Y-bridge and pottery history; better as an overnight than a day return.

Jackson, Ohioskip

Door to door: About 3 h

US-35 / OH-32 by car

Too far for a day from Steubenville.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown / 4th Street

Closest to the murals and Fort Steuben; few rooms, so book ahead or look across the river.

University Blvd (north)

Motels at the foot of the hill below Franciscan University; quiet, needs a car for everything.

Weirton, WV (across the river)

Chain hotels 10–15 min away by car; often the easiest bed if downtown is full.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$110–180 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140US$280
PA-576 toll road, each way1 × US$1 · checkUS$1
Historic Fort Steuben adult ticket2 × US$10 · checkUS$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$49
Trip total≈ US$270 per person per day, bed includedUS$540

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–5
Ohio Valley-style pizza (cold toppings added after baking)$12–20 for a large
Diner breakfast$9–16
Beer at a bar$5–8
Gallon of petrol$3.00–3.60 (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Crime in Steubenville runs high for a city of its size: lock the car and keep windows up downtown, and skip late-night walks around the 4th Street area.
  • Crime rates in this city run high for its size: keep car doors locked and windows up downtown, and avoid walking the 4th Street area late at night.
  • The Ohio River bridges into West Virginia carry traffic; check which bridge your route uses before you set off.
  • Many small museums and shops keep short or seasonal hours: confirm before you drive out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison control (US)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison control (US)1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies here; the nearest consulates are in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. US visitors: your own embassy is in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • PIT airport → Steubenville by car: about 25–40 min plus a small PA-576 toll each way (check)
  • Downtown parking: metered or free lots near 4th Street; check signs
  • Historic Fort Steuben entry: about $10 adult, $9 senior, $7 youth 6–12 (check)

Say or show

  • Where is Historic Fort Steuben? — Where is the fort?
  • Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the toilet?

Tipping is expected in the US: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Steubenville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and grey river weather), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PIT: toll-road route, drive time and a fallback bed across the river in Weirton.
  2. Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown fort and murals, and University Blvd.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Historic Fort Steuben, Jefferson County Historical Museum, Fort Steuben Mall) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. River-weather and winter-ice fixtures so the drive-in decision can go green.

Meanwhile

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