Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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.
Pepper Pike, OH
Mike Murray
This 64.6-mile drive from Youngstown, OH to Pepper Pike, OH is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the drive on major freeways, including the Ohio Turnpike and I-480. You can expect a fuel cost of around $10 for this relatively short excursion. Given its efficiency, this drive is perfect for a quick relocation or a visit without needing an overnight stay, offering a direct path through the Midwest.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 31.1 mi | 33m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Shore Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Shaker Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brainard Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Pepper Pike, OH.
Start on Central Square
Continue on Central Square
Turn straight onto Market Street
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 680
Continue on I 680
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Continue on I 480; SR 14
Continue on I 271; I 480
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 87
Turn left onto CR 28D
At end of road, turn left onto CR 28
Turn right onto CR 13A
Continue on CR 13A
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CR 28D / West Brainard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.13 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Pepper Pike on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 highway-focused experience for 93% of this 64.6-mile route. You'll primarily be on the Ohio Turnpike and I-480, which means consistent speeds and minimal traffic lights. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.1 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, providing a solid period of steady driving. While largely predictable, this route offers a smooth, efficient passage with a clear destination in mind.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near I 80.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 10.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Youngstown, OH to Pepper Pike, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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