This 211.3-mile drive from Fayette to Youngstown, Ohio, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. The route is predominantly on the Ohio Turnpike, covering 97% of the drive, making it an efficient way to travel across the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. You'll likely encounter one planned stop along the way, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering an impressive 192.4 miles on the turnpike. This route is ideal if you're looking for a direct and no-fuss trip within Ohio.
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
105.7 miles from Fayette, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
192.4 mi
3h 26m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
South Fayette Street
5.9 mi
10m
I 80
5.6 mi
7m
Market Street
0.6 mi
<1m
East Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Central Square
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 192.4 mi, about 3h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette, OH and Youngstown, OH.
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Start on US 20
132 ft·7 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 66
5.9 mi·10 min·South Fayette Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
5
Merge onto I 80; I 90
116 mi·2 hr 4 min·Ohio Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 218Toward I 80 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi·5 min·I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
13
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
15
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 55-minute duration and 211.3-mile distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart Fayette in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic and ensure you arrive in Youngstown with ample daylight. You'll have the flexibility to make your single planned stop at a time that best suits your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially given the long 192.4-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike where services might be less frequent than on other road types. Planning your fuel and rest stops around the turnpike plazas is a practical strategy for this efficient drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.7 miles from Fayette, OH, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.4 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.7 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 Fayette, 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 Fayette, OH
This is one driving day of about 211.3 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Fayette, 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 192.4 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 131.8 and 204.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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131.8 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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.
7
198.9 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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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199.8 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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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200.1 mi into trip|~3h 40m 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
5
204.6 mi into trip|~3h 46m 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
$32.79 one way
$65.59 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$36.40
$72.79
premium
$4.91
$40.84
$81.67
diesel
$5.61
$46.65
$93.30
Estimated Tolls: $9.61
Ohio Turnpike
(192.4 mi)$9.61
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
$33
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.4
0
$22.19
$10.14
Efficient EV
52.8
0
$18.49
$8.45
EV Truck/SUV
84.5
1
$29.58
$13.52
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Fayette, OH
Late night
in Fayette on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Late night
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
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
3h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 160.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, as 97% of your journey will be on major roadways. The primary path follows the Ohio Turnpike for the vast majority of the trip, offering a consistent driving pace. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 192.4 miles on the turnpike, meaning extended periods without needing to exit. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of I-680 and South Fayette Street near your destination will gradually transition you from the turnpike environment. This drive is characterized by efficiency and speed, with minimal deviations from high-speed travel.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 192.4 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 131.8 miles in near I 80 / Ohio Turnpike.
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 211.3 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 131.8 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.8 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 Fayette, 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 3h 55m. Total distance: 211.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 192.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.61 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 131.8 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.8 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Youngstown, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
