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Trip from Wakeman, OH to Youngstown, 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

2h 5m

Distance

105.2 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Downtown Wakeman, OH, OH

Wakeman, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Wakeman to Youngstown, expect a straightforward 105.2-mile journey across Ohio. You can easily complete this drive in about 2 hours and 5 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance, which is primarily supported by the Ohio Turnpike, Route 20, and State Route 10. Because the trip is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can comfortably reach your destination without any mandatory stops. Both the origin and destination sit within the Midwest, providing a consistent regional experience throughout your time on the road.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.6 miles from Wakeman, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 66 mi 1h 10m
Route 20 9.8 mi 12m
State Route 10 6.3 mi 7m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
I 80 5.6 mi 7m
Oberlin Elyria Road 3.7 mi 5m
Kipton East Road 2.9 mi 3m
Oberlin-Norwalk Road 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 66 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 60

70 ft · 6 sec · River Street
2

Turn right onto US 20; SR 60

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Main Street
3

Continue on US 20

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 20
4

Continue on US 20

2.0 mi · 2 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
5

Turn slight right

423 ft · 7 sec
6

Turn straight onto US 20

2.9 mi · 3 min · Kipton East Road
7

Continue on US 20

3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
8

Continue on US 20

7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20
9

Continue on SR 10

6.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
10

Take the exit onto SR 10

0.3 mi · 53 sec · SR 10
Exit 2 Toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto Lorain Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lorain Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward Ohio Turnpike
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
20

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
21

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
22

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Trip Plan

Because this is a manageable two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily avoid peak traffic by leaving mid-morning or early afternoon, as the lack of required stops means you won't need to build extra time into your schedule for breaks. Since the majority of your travel occurs on high-speed highways, stay alert during the long 66-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike to maintain focus. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and fill up in Wakeman if you prefer to avoid potential service plaza pricing. Since you don't have to plan for overnight fatigue, enjoy the simplicity of this direct route and focus on a stress-free arrival.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Wakeman, OH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 23 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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 Wakeman, 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 Wakeman, OH

This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Wakeman, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 66 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macedonia, OH

53 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

North Olmsted, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macedonia, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Wakeman, 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 66 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Strongsville, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 45min in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14402388830

Visit website

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Youngstown, Ohio

1.2 mi

Falls Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Olmsted Falls, Ohio

1.6 mi

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Strongsville, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14402388830

Visit website

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Falls Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14402350025

Visit website

Yours Truly Hudson

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hudson, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13306562900

Visit website

Knafa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12347192414

Visit website

Scarsella's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13307880806

Visit website

CHC Restaurant & Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

North Jackson, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13305387480

Charly's Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13307995569

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

PowerCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

PowerCharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

EVXY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

+18554382474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Streetsboro, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

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 25.2 and 93.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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25.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | SR 10

Take the exit onto SR 10 toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turn...
7
26.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
5
26.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
92.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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
93.7 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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

$16.33 one way

$32.65 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $18.12 $36.24
premium $4.91 $20.33 $40.66
diesel $5.61 $23.23 $46.45

Estimated Tolls: $3.30

Ohio Turnpike (66 mi) $3.30

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

$16

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.6 0 $11.05 $5.05
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21
EV Truck/SUV 42.1 0 $14.73 $6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

Wakeman, OH

Morning in Wakeman on Tuesday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Tuesday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Macedonia, OH

53 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

1 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 5m 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?

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as the route features a significant 66-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Ohio Turnpike. While the transition between State Route 10 and the Turnpike provides some variety, the overall personality of the drive remains efficient and fast-paced. Do not expect winding local roads or technical navigation; instead, prepare for a steady, consistent experience that prioritizes speed and directness. It is the kind of drive where you can settle in, set your cruise control, and make steady progress toward Youngstown.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Route 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in near SR 10.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 105.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles (SR 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Between Wakeman, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Cr 18: Youngstown.

Ohio Turnpike

25.2 mi in | ~32m | via SR 10

Cr 18: Youngstown

93.7 mi in | ~1h 49m | via I 80

About the Cities

Arriving in Youngstown, OH

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 5m. Total distance: 105.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.30 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles (SR 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, 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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