Clyde, OH to Youngstown, OH is 136 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Ohio Turnpike and I-80, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, traversing Ohio for its entirety. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience that makes for a quick, efficient trip. It's a solid option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without much fuss.
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
68 miles from Clyde, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
107.6 mi
1h 55m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
I 80
5.6 mi
7m
West Main Street
4.4 mi
8m
SR 4
4.3 mi
5m
East McPherson Highway
3.8 mi
4m
SR 113
2.1 mi
3m
Market Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 107.6 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clyde, OH and Youngstown, OH.
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Start on West Forest Street
71 ft·5 sec·West Forest Street
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Turn left onto SR 101
0.2 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 101
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Maple Street
4
Turn right onto US 20
3.8 mi·4 min·East McPherson Highway
5
Continue on US 20
4.4 mi·8 min·West Main Street
6
Turn left onto SR 113
2.1 mi·3 min·SR 113
7
Turn left onto SR 4
4.3 mi·5 min·SR 4
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
10
Merge onto I 80; I 90
31 mi·33 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 218Toward I 80 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi·5 min·I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
18
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
20
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You could aim to leave in the morning to arrive in Youngstown by lunchtime. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $21, planning your stops is straightforward. Keep an eye on the Ohio Turnpike for potential tolls, which are a common feature of this highway.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68 miles from Clyde, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 20m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clyde, 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 Clyde, OH
This is one driving day of about 136 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Clyde, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 107.6 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 56.5 and 129.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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56.5 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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123.6 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
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124.5 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...
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124.7 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
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129.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|I 680
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 toward I 680: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 680: Youngstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.11 one way
$42.21 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$23.43
$46.85
premium
$4.91
$26.28
$52.57
diesel
$5.61
$30.03
$60.05
Estimated Tolls: $5.38
Ohio Turnpike
(107.6 mi)$5.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.90
$5.44
EV Truck/SUV
54.4
0
$19.04
$8.70
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Clyde, OH
Night
in Clyde on Sunday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Night
in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 9 to 17 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
50°F
Macedonia, OH
68 mi in
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
28 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 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on major interstates like the Ohio Turnpike and I-80. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 107.6 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, allowing for consistent speed and minimal navigation. The character remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours, making it a predictable and efficient journey for most of its duration.
92% 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: 107.6 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 56.5 miles in near I 80 / Ohio Turnpike.
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 136 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 56.5 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.6 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.5 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Clyde, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.
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 38m. Total distance: 136 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.38 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Youngstown, 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 56.5 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.6 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.5 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, OH before heading back.
