The drive from Cleveland, OH to Mingo Junction, OH covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 11, Ohio Turnpike, SR 7 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.5 miles on SR 11.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.70 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.7 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 133.4 miles, with most of the trip on SR 11 and Ohio Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.5 miles on SR 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 11 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 133.4 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 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
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 156
Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
7
7.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
9
17.6 mi into trip|~25m in|I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
7
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleveland, OH and Mingo Junction, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown and Cr 18: Youngstown.
Toledo
7.2 mi in|~11m
Youngstown
17.6 mi in|~25m|via I 271; I 480
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
30 mi in|~40m
Cr 18: Youngstown
62.5 mi in|~1h 16m|via I 80
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 11
33.5 mi
36m
Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi
32m
SR 7
22.6 mi
31m
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.4 mi
15m
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.2 mi
10m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Willow Freeway
5.3 mi
6m
I 80
5.2 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
SR 11
— 33.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Mingo Junction, OH.
1
Start on Frankfort Avenue
156 ft·12 sec·Frankfort Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
339 ft·16 sec·West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3
315 ft·14 sec·West Superior Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 6; US 20
503 ft·23 sec·West Roadway
5
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.8 mi·1 min·Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi·1 min·Orange Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto SR 10
0.2 mi·27 sec·SR 10
Toward I 77 South, I 490: AkronUse the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 77; SR 10
5.3 mi·6 min·Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 156Toward I 480: Youngstown, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 480 East: YoungstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 480
5.6 mi·6 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi·3 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi·1 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi·20 sec·Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-BToward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, YoungstownUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi·14 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23AToward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, YoungstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn slight right
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 42Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, ToledoUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·22 sec·this road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 80
31 mi·32 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 218Toward I 80 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.0 mi·5 min·I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 11 South: Canfield
23
Merge onto SR 11; I 80 Alt
33 mi·36 min·SR 11; I 80 Alt
24
Continue on US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
25
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
26
Take the exit onto SR 7
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 7
27
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
0.7 mi·1 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
28
Take the exit
364 ft·12 sec
29
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
30
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft·6 sec·Slack Street
31
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
32
Turn right onto SR 7
2.1 mi·3 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Toward Logan Avenue
34
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Logan Avenue
35
Turn right onto Commercial Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Commercial Street
36
Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue
386 ft·12 sec·McLister Avenue
37
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
355 ft·17 sec·Standard Avenue
38
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
525 ft·23 sec·Lincoln Avenue
39
Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue
60 ft·2 sec·Stanton Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
Stanton Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.5 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mingo Junction, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH
This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Cleveland, 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 SR 11 for about 33.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from Cleveland, OH
· 1h 21m into the drive
The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mingo Junction, OH
The final approach into Mingo Junction, 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 Mingo Junction, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40
0
$14.01
$6.40
Efficient EV
33.4
0
$11.67
$5.34
EV Truck/SUV
53.4
0
$18.68
$8.54
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon
in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mingo Junction, OH
Afternoon
in Mingo Junction on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live 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
2 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
2h 46m 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 Cleveland, OH to Mingo Junction, OH covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 11, Ohio Turnpike, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Cleveland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.70 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 133.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cleveland, OH and Mingo Junction, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown and Cr 18: Youngstown.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
