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Trip from Minerva, OH to Whipple Heights, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Minerva, OH, OH

Minerva, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Whipple Heights, OH, OH

Whipple Heights, OH

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

This 20.3-mile drive from Minerva to Whipple Heights, Ohio, is a quick 34-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical option. This route is best suited for a leisurely day trip, allowing you to enjoy the local scenery without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward journey within the Midwest region of Ohio.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lincoln Street Southeast 10 mi 14m
Lincoln Street East 2.6 mi 4m
Tuscarawas Street East 2 mi 3m
12th Street Northwest 1.6 mi 3m
13th Street Northwest 1.2 mi 2m
Nassau Street 0.7 mi 1m
Fulton Road Northwest 0.7 mi 1m
Tuscarawas Street West 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lincoln Street Southeast — 10 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minerva, OH and Whipple Heights, OH.

1

Start on North West Street

49 ft · 7 sec · North West Street
2

Turn left onto US 30

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Lincoln Way
3

Continue on US 30

10.0 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Street Southeast
4

Continue on US 30; SR 44

0.6 mi · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East
5

Continue on US 30; SR 44

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Walnut Street
6

Turn right onto US 30

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Cedar Street South
7

Turn left onto US 30; SR 172

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nassau Street
8

Continue on US 30; SR 172

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on SR 172

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tuscarawas Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on SR 172

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Tuscarawas Street West
11

Turn right onto Fulton Road Northwest

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Fulton Road Northwest
12

Keep slight left at fork onto Fulton Road Northwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fulton Road Northwest
13

Turn left onto CR 240

0.6 mi · 58 sec · 12th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on CR 240

1.2 mi · 2 min · 13th Street Northwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Continue on CR 240

1.0 mi · 2 min · 12th Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto CR 224

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Woodlawn Avenue Northwest
17

Turn right onto 16th Street Northwest

314 ft · 13 sec · 16th Street Northwest
18

Arrive at destination

16th Street Northwest

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 30 / West Lincoln Way

Turn left onto US 30 / West Lincoln Way

Navigation decision point

4
16.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | Fulton Road Northwest

Turn right onto Fulton Road Northwest

Navigation decision point

4
16.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | Fulton Road Northwest

Keep slight left at fork onto Fulton Road Northwest

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
17.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | CR 240 / 12th Street Northwest

Turn left onto CR 240 / 12th Street Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
19.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | CR 224 / Woodlawn Avenue Northwest

Turn right onto CR 224 / Woodlawn Avenue Northwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.15 one way

$6.30 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $3.50 $6.99
premium $4.91 $3.92 $7.85
diesel $5.61 $4.48 $8.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.84 $1.30

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Minerva, OH

Late night in Minerva on Tuesday

Local time

4:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whipple Heights, OH

Late night in Whipple Heights on Tuesday

Local time

4:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

34m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll find this route to be a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and rural areas rather than open highways. With 0% highway share, the entire journey takes place on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on Lincoln Street Southeast. Expect a more intimate driving experience with frequent turns and a consistent pace as you travel through Ohio's local communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Lincoln Street Southeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 / West Lincoln Way.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 20.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (Fulton Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Fulton Road Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Minerva, OH

Full guide →

Minerva is a village in Stark County, Carroll County, and Columbiana County, Ohio.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Lincoln Street Southeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Whipple Heights, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (Fulton Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Fulton Road Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whipple Heights, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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