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Trip from Brewster, OH to Whipple Heights, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

17.4 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

Downtown Brewster, OH, OH

Brewster, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Whipple Heights, OH, OH

Whipple Heights, OH

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

This short 17.4-mile drive from Brewster to Whipple Heights, Ohio, can easily be completed in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any Midwest road trip or a quick local excursion. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is very budget-friendly. It's ideal as a single-day trip, offering a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate US 30, Manchester Avenue Southwest, and Raff Road Southwest, experiencing a mixed driving profile. This quick trip is a simple way to connect two points within Ohio.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

8.7 miles from Brewster, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 8 miles on US 30, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The road character shifts between more open highway sections and potentially more localized street driving as you approach your destination. Expect a varied feel as you transition between these different road types, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding. It's not a monotonous stretch, but rather a blend of efficiency and local road navigation.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (CR 246 / Raff Road Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
12.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward SR 297: Whipple Avenue, Raff Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 190 Toward SR 297: Whipple Avenue, Raff Avenue
6
13.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR 246 / Raff Road Southwest

Turn left onto CR 246 / Raff Road Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
15 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West

Turn left onto SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
15.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | CR 219 / Whipple Avenue Northwest

Turn right onto CR 219 / Whipple Avenue Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
16.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | CR 240 / 12th Street Northwest

Turn left onto CR 240 / 12th Street Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 8 mi 9m
Manchester Avenue Southwest 2.7 mi 4m
Raff Road Southwest 1.4 mi 2m
Wabash Avenue South 1.2 mi 2m
Whipple Avenue Northwest 1 mi 1m
Millersburg Road Southwest 0.7 mi 1m
12th Street Northwest 0.5 mi 1m
Tuscarawas Street West 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, OH and Whipple Heights, OH.

1

Start on SR 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue South
2

Continue on SR 93

2.7 mi · 4 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest
3

At end of road, turn right onto SR 93; SR 241

0.7 mi · 1 min · Millersburg Road Southwest
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
5

Merge onto US 30

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 190 Toward SR 297: Whipple Avenue, Raff Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto CR 246

1.4 mi · 2 min · Raff Road Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto SR 172

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Tuscarawas Street West
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto CR 219

1.0 mi · 1 min · Whipple Avenue Northwest
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto CR 240

0.5 mi · 1 min · 12th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto CR 224

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Woodlawn Avenue Northwest
12

Turn right onto 16th Street Northwest

314 ft · 13 sec · 16th Street Northwest
13

Arrive at destination

16th Street Northwest

Trip Plan

Given its short 27-minute duration and 17.4-mile length, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at any time of day without much concern for traffic congestion. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Since there are no designated stops, consider making a brief pause on the 8-mile stretch of US 30 if you need a moment to stretch your legs. The primary advice is to simply enjoy the ease of this short drive and focus on reaching Whipple Heights efficiently.

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 8.7 miles from Brewster, OH, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 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 17 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.7 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whipple Heights, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Brewster, OH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brewster, OH

This is one driving day of about 17.4 miles and 27m.

At 17.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.7 mi from Brewster, OH · 13m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Canton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Brewster, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Whipple Heights, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Whipple Heights, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.70 one way

$5.40 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $3.00 $5.99
premium $4.91 $3.36 $6.73
diesel $5.61 $3.84 $7.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.44 $1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Brewster, OH

Night in Brewster on Wednesday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whipple Heights, OH

Night in Whipple Heights on Wednesday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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

27m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brewster, OH to Whipple Heights, OH covers 17.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Manchester Avenue Southwest, Raff Road Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Brewster, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (CR 246 / Raff Road Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brewster, OH to Whipple Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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