Origin
Chardon, OH
Evening in Chardon on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chardon, OH to Youngstown, OH
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chardon, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Chardon, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 11, Mayfield Road, Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on State Route 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.7 miles from Chardon, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Chardon, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 608 / North State Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 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 0.1 miles (SR 608 / North State Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 608 / North State Avenue
Turn left onto SR 608 / North State Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the ramp toward SR 11 South
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 11 South
4
52.5 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
57.2 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 11 | 26.8 mi | 29m |
| Mayfield Road | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Plank Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Painesville-Warren Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Rayen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 11
— 26.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chardon, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on this road
323 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 608
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Continue on US 6
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 86
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Plank Road
6
Continue on SR 534
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Painesville-Warren Road
7
Turn left onto US 322
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Mayfield Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward SR 11 South
9
Merge onto SR 11
27 mi
·
29 min
·
State Route 11
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
12
Turn right onto Gypsy Lane
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gypsy Lane
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
14
Continue on SR 289
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rayen Avenue
15
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wick Avenue
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
476 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Square
17
Continue on Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
18
Arrive at destination
Central Square
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 28.7 miles from Chardon, OH, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 57.3 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.7 miles or 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 1h 2m
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 Chardon, 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 Chardon, OH
This is one driving day of about 57.3 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chardon, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Route 11 for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Chardon, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Youngstown, OH
The final approach into Youngstown, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Youngstown, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
29 mi in
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
30 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 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chardon, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 11, Mayfield Road, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Chardon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.89 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 57.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 608 / North State Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Chardon, OH to Youngstown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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