Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Struthers, OH
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Petersburg, OH
Vitali Adutskevich
Struthers, OH to Petersburg, OH is 11.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Youngstown Pittsburgh Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Ohio. You'll be sticking to surface roads for the entire duration, making it a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that’s perfect if you’re looking for a minimal commitment or an easy add-on to another excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown Pittsburgh Road | 8.4 mi | 15m |
| 5th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Poland Struthers Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Garfield Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Struthers, OH and Petersburg, OH.
Start on Spring Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 197
Continue on SR 616
Continue on SR 616
At end of road, turn left onto SR 170
Continue on SR 170
Turn right onto SR 170; SR 617
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto CR 197 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SR 170 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 170; SR 617 / East Garfield Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| premium | $5.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Struthers on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Petersburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a drive entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles along Youngstown Pittsburgh Road. You'll navigate through local streets like 5th Street and Water Street before connecting to Youngstown Pittsburgh Road. Be prepared for typical surface road conditions, which often include traffic signals and intersections.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 197 / 5th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Struthers, OH to Petersburg, OH is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 197 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SR 170 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SR 170; SR 617 / East Garfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
325 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
1,245 ft
~8.2 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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