Youngstown, OH to Weston, OH is 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m via Ohio Turnpike and Hayes Avenue, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, primarily within Ohio. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip, suitable for a single-day excursion. The relatively short duration and manageable mileage make it a practical choice for getting between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.6 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
126.5 mi
2h 15m
Hayes Avenue
27.9 mi
37m
Sand Ridge Road
5.1 mi
8m
I 80
5 mi
6m
Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
6m
Bypass Highway
3.8 mi
5m
SR 53
2.7 mi
3m
South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 126.5 mi, about 2h 15m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,017 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,376
Quietest
2 AM
~245 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 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 Weston, 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
4.1 mi·4 min·I 80
9
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 EastUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
11
Merge onto I 80
31 mi·33 min·Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
95 mi·1 hr 42 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 91Toward SR 53: Fremont, Port ClintonUse the slight right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 53
13 ft·0 sec·SR 53
15
Continue on SR 53
2.2 mi·2 min·SR 53
16
Take the exit onto SR 53
0.5 mi·59 sec·SR 53
17
Merge onto US 6; US 20; SR 19; SR 53
1.7 mi·1 min·Bypass Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6; SR 53
1.2 mi·1 min·Bypass Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto US 6; SR 53
64 ft·3 sec·Bypass Highway
Toward US 6 West, SR 53 South
20
Continue on US 6; SR 53
0.8 mi·1 min·Bypass Highway
Toward US 6 West, SR 53 South
21
Turn right onto US 6
28 mi·37 min·Hayes Avenue
22
Turn left onto CR 7
5.1 mi·8 min·Sand Ridge Road
23
Continue on CR 7
0.5 mi·1 min·Taylor Street
24
Turn right onto TR 196
0.2 mi·43 sec·Main Street
25
Turn left onto Cherry Street
190 ft·13 sec·Cherry Street
26
Turn left onto Milton Street
95 ft·4 sec·Milton Street
27
Turn slight left
194 ft·14 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3.5-hour duration, leaving Youngstown in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Weston with plenty of daylight remaining. The longest stretch without a break is over 126 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so plan your stops accordingly, perhaps before or after this segment. Consider refueling before you leave Youngstown to take advantage of potentially lower prices there, as services might be more spaced out on the latter half of the route. The flexibility of this one-day trip means you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule, and with only one recommended stop, you can easily accommodate unexpected delays.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.6 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.5 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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weston, 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.
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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 Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 126.5 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 144.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.9 mi into trip|~14m in|I 80
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
5
11.4 mi into trip|~15m in|I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
6
42.9 mi into trip|~50m in|I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
138.4 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
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 91
Toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
6
144.6 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|US 6; SR 53 / Bypass Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 6; SR 53 / Bypass Highway toward US 6 West, SR 53 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West, SR 53 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.04 one way
$56.07 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$31.56
$63.13
premium
$5.06
$35.67
$71.34
diesel
$6.18
$43.59
$87.19
Estimated Tolls: $6.32
Ohio Turnpike
(126.5 mi)$6.32
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
$28
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.8
0
$18.82
$8.60
Efficient EV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
EV Truck/SUV
71.7
0
$25.09
$11.47
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Monday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
SE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Weston, OH
Morning
in Weston on Monday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Patchy Frost
S 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
3h 30m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily weighted towards highway driving, with 78% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Ohio Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 126.5 miles. After exiting the turnpike, you'll transition to surface roads like Hayes Avenue and Sand Ridge Road, which will offer a different driving experience with more local traffic and potentially more intersections.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.5 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Hayes Avenue. 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.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 179.2 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 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 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,126 ft615 ft
Total Climb
499 ft
Total Descent
675 ft
Highest Point
1,126 ft
~38.4 mi in
Elevation Range
511 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 Weston, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Port Clinton 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 126.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.32 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.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Weston, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Weston, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
