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Trip from Montpelier, OH to Youngstown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

222 mi

357 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 53m ★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m

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

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Downtown Montpelier, OH, OH

Montpelier, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This 222-mile drive from Montpelier, Ohio, to Youngstown, Ohio, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking around 4 hours and 6 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 98% of the drive on major interstates like the Ohio Turnpike, I-680, and I-80. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, it's a budget-friendly option for traversing the Midwest. You'll find this drive to be efficient, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Plan for one primary stop along the way, keeping in mind the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 200 miles.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

111 miles from Montpelier, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 204.5 mi 3h 39m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
I 80 5.6 mi 7m
East Main Street 2.6 mi 4m
US 20A 1.7 mi 2m
Market Street 0.6 mi <1m
South Pleasant Street 0.1 mi <1m
Central Square <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 204.5 mi, about 3h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, OH and Youngstown, OH.

1

Start on East Jefferson Street

108 ft · 6 sec · East Jefferson Street
2

Turn right onto South Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Pleasant Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto SR 107

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
4

Turn left onto US 20A; SR 15

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 20A; SR 15
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
7

Merge onto I 80; I 90

128 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Ohio Turnpike
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

9.2 mi · 9 min · Ohio Turnpike
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 80
Exit 218 Toward I 80 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
15

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
16

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
17

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. To maximize your time and minimize fatigue, consider an early morning departure from Montpelier. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 204.5 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, keeping your tank topped up should be manageable. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace and make spontaneous stops if needed.

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 111 miles from Montpelier, OH, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.5 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 49 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111 miles or 2h 2m 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 18m

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 Montpelier, 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 Montpelier, OH

This is one driving day of about 222 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Montpelier, 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 204.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lorain, OH

111 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Riga, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Clinton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111 miles from Montpelier, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Yours Truly Hudson

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hudson, Ohio

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.5

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13306562900

Visit website

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Youngstown, Ohio

1.2 mi

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milan, Ohio

2 mi

Yours Truly Hudson

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.5

Hudson, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13306562900

Visit website

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

Knafa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12347192414

Visit website

Scarsella's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13307880806

Visit website

Davidson's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13307930033

Visit website

Donavito's Restaurant & Catering Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 222

Struthers, Ohio

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13307553456

Visit website

CHC Restaurant & Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 206.2

North Jackson, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13305387480

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

PowerCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

PowerCharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 174.5

Twinsburg, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 174.5

Twinsburg, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 222

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 222

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 4 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 47.6

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 210.5 — 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 | South Pleasant Street

Turn right onto South Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 107 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 107 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
142.5 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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
209.6 mi into trip | ~3h 48m 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
6
210.5 mi into trip | ~3h 50m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.45 one way

$68.91 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $38.24 $76.48
premium $4.91 $42.91 $85.81
diesel $5.61 $49.01 $98.03

Estimated Tolls: $10.22

Ohio Turnpike (204.5 mi) $10.22

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

$34

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.6 0 $23.31 $10.66
Efficient EV 55.5 0 $19.42 $8.88
EV Truck/SUV 88.8 1 $31.08 $14.21

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Montpelier, OH

Morning in Montpelier on Sunday

Local time

8:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Sunday

Local time

8:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

N 2 mph 1% chance 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

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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 168.4
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 222-mile trip, with 98% of the journey on major interstates. The Ohio Turnpike will be your main artery for a significant portion, offering a long, uninterrupted stretch of 204.5 miles. This means you'll be on fast-paced, high-speed roads for most of the 4-hour drive. While not the most varied in scenery, this highway-centric profile ensures efficient travel time. Prepare for a consistent driving rhythm as you make your way across Ohio.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.5 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pleasant Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 222 miles you will encounter 14 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 (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 107 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.5 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Montpelier, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.

Cr 18: Youngstown

210.5 mi in | ~3h 50m | via I 80

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 222 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 204.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.22 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: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 107 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.5 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Youngstown, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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