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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.
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- 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
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.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Steubenville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control (US)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCrime in Steubenville runs high for a city of its size: lock the car and keep windows up downtown…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control (US)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckPIT Pittsburgh International (About 25–40 min by car via the PA-576 toll road; a small toll applies each way (check the current rate).).
- Getting aroundA car is the fastest and easiest way to move around Steubenville.
Cost cheat-sheet
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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.
- 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).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid*
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Steubenville: next 7 days
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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 (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
13 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pittsburgh, PA
goDoor 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.
Door to door: About 1 h
US-22 west by car
Glass museum and a stop on the way to Columbus.
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.
Door to door: About 2 h
OH-7 south along the Ohio River
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
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.
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.
Door to door: About 2 h
I-70 west by car
Y-bridge and pottery history; better as an overnight than a day return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| PA-576 toll road, each way1 × US$1 · check | US$1 |
| Historic Fort Steuben adult ticket2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$270 per person per day, bed included | US$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 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 diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and grey river weather), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PIT: toll-road route, drive time and a fallback bed across the river in Weirton.
- Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown fort and murals, and University Blvd.
- Place pages with verified hours (Historic Fort Steuben, Jefferson County Historical Museum, Fort Steuben Mall) and eat pages with last orders.
- River-weather and winter-ice fixtures so the drive-in decision can go green.