The drive from Youngstown, OH to Wellington, OH covers 92.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, Kenmore Expressway, Norwalk Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on I 76.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 76
39.2 mi
44m
Kenmore Expressway
12.8 mi
16m
Norwalk Road
9.5 mi
15m
Wadsworth Road
9.1 mi
10m
Medina-Norwalk Road
7 mi
10m
I 80
4.6 mi
5m
Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
6m
West Liberty Street
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 39.2 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-76
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,377 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,773
Quietest
2 AM
~180 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Wellington, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
123 ft·9 sec·Central Square
2
Continue on Central Square
340 ft·14 sec·Central Square
3
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·Market Street
4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
230 ft·4 sec·West Woodland Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
6
Merge onto I 680
1.5 mi·2 min·South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on I 680
4.6 mi·6 min·Wickliffe Expressway
8
Merge onto I 80
4.6 mi·5 min·I 80
9
Continue on I 76
39 mi·44 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
13 mi·16 min·Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: BarbertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 7Toward SR 57: Rittman, MedinaUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 57
2.7 mi·3 min·Wadsworth Road
13
Continue on SR 57
6.4 mi·7 min·Wadsworth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Lafayette Street
387 ft·9 sec·Lafayette Street
15
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3
0.3 mi·34 sec·South Court Street
16
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
2.2 mi·3 min·West Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on SR 18; SR 57
6.8 mi·11 min·Norwalk Road
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 18
275 ft·3 sec·Norwalk Road
19
Continue on SR 18
2.6 mi·3 min·Norwalk Road
20
Continue on SR 18
7.0 mi·10 min·Medina-Norwalk Road
21
Continue on SR 18
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Herrick Avenue
22
Turn right onto SR 58
138 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
SR 58
Trip Plan
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 46.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 54m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wellington, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Youngstown, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 39.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 46.2 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 50.6 and 82.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
50.6 mi into trip|~59m in|I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
8
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
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 7
Toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
4
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
6
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|SR 18 / Norwalk Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 18 / Norwalk Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.18 one way
$28.35 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$15.99
$31.98
premium
$4.98
$18.10
$36.21
diesel
$5.60
$20.35
$40.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.08
$3.69
EV Truck/SUV
36.9
0
$12.92
$5.91
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 8:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Wellington, OH
Morning
in Wellington on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 9 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 8:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
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.
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 50.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
92.3 mi in 1h 57m, mostly highway — 39.2 mi of that is on I 76.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Kenmore Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 50.6 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 92.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.7 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,147 ft848 ft
Total Climb
578 ft
Total Descent
581 ft
Highest Point
1,147 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
299 ft
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 Youngstown, OH to Wellington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Butler Institute of American Art — museum in Youngstown, Ohio
•Idora Park — amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio
•Youngstown station — former train station in Youngstown, Ohio, US
Wellington is a small town in Lorain county, Ohio, some 20 miles south of Lake Erie. It was established in 1855 and came to national prominence in 1858 when some three dozen men stormed the town hotel, rescued a runaway slave from a US posse, and smuggled him to freedom in Canada.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 92.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Wellington, 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.7 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Wellington, OH before heading back.
