Wickliffe, OH to Youngstown, OH is 74 miles and takes about 1h 30m via Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This fairly short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio for its entirety. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip for anyone looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a short segment of a larger journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37 miles from Wickliffe, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi
32m
Outerbelt East Freeway
28.6 mi
34m
I 680
5.9 mi
8m
I 80
5.6 mi
7m
Market Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Ridge Road
0.6 mi
1m
I 90
0.3 mi
<1m
Maplegrove Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 30.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickliffe, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Country Club Drive
200 ft·12 sec·Country Club Drive
2
Turn right onto SR 84
0.6 mi·1 min·Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto Maplegrove Road
502 ft·21 sec·Maplegrove Road
4
Turn right onto SR 91
255 ft·6 sec·S.O.M. Center Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
6
Merge onto I 90
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 90
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
12 mi·15 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 188Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
4.0 mi·5 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi·20 sec·Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-BToward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, YoungstownUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi·14 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23AToward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, YoungstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 42Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, ToledoUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·22 sec·this road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 80
31 mi·32 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 218Toward I 80 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi·5 min·I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi·8 min·I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
19
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi·59 sec·Market Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
21
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 30m duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You can easily make this a morning or afternoon drive. Since the route is only 74 miles and largely highway, you won't need many stops, but it's always wise to fill up your tank before departing Wickliffe to ensure you have plenty of fuel for the $11 estimated cost. Keep an eye out for the transition onto I-680 as you approach Youngstown, as this marks the final stretch of your journey.
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 37 miles from Wickliffe, OH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 46m 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 15m
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 Wickliffe, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wickliffe, OH
This is one driving day of about 74 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Wickliffe, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 30.8 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 188
8
13.7 mi into trip|~18m in|I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
9
17.7 mi into trip|~23m in|I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
6
30.1 mi into trip|~38m in
Turn slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
7
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.48 one way
$22.97 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.75
$25.49
premium
$4.91
$14.30
$28.60
diesel
$5.61
$16.34
$32.68
Estimated Tolls: $1.54
Ohio Turnpike
(30.8 mi)$1.54
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
$11
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.2
0
$7.77
$3.55
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.48
$2.96
EV Truck/SUV
29.6
0
$10.36
$4.74
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Wickliffe, OH
Morning
in Wickliffe on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 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
16 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
1h 30m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey utilizing major freeways. Expect a consistent driving experience primarily on the Ohio Turnpike, Outerbelt East Freeway, and I-680. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.8 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, allowing for a good pace without frequent exits. The character remains consistently high-speed for the majority of the trip, with minimal deviations into slower, local roads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.5 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Wickliffe, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Cr 18: Youngstown.
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 1h 30m. Total distance: 74 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.54 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.
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: at 1.5 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, OH before heading back.
