Trip from Wakeman, OH to Youngstown, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

105.2 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

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Wakeman, OH

Jean Carlo Duque

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Wakeman to Youngstown, expect a straightforward 105.2-mile journey across Ohio. You can easily complete this drive in about 2 hours and 5 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance, which is primarily supported by the Ohio Turnpike, Route 20, and State Route 10. Because the trip is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can comfortably reach your destination without any mandatory stops. Both the origin and destination sit within the Midwest, providing a consistent regional experience throughout your time on the road.

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

52.6 miles from Wakeman, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as the route features a significant 66-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Ohio Turnpike. While the transition between State Route 10 and the Turnpike provides some variety, the overall personality of the drive remains efficient and fast-paced. Do not expect winding local roads or technical navigation; instead, prepare for a steady, consistent experience that prioritizes speed and directness. It is the kind of drive where you can settle in, set your cruise control, and make steady progress toward Youngstown.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 66 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Route 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in near SR 10.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 105.2 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 25.2 miles (SR 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

25.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | SR 10

Take the exit onto SR 10 toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turnpike

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 2 Toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turn...

26.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Youngstown

26.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

92.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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

93.7 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Wakeman, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Cr 18: Youngstown.

Ohio Turnpike

25.2 mi in | ~32m | via SR 10

Cr 18: Youngstown

93.7 mi in | ~1h 49m | via I 80

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ohio Turnpike	66 mi	1h 10m
Route 20	9.8 mi	12m
State Route 10	6.3 mi	7m
I 680	5.9 mi	8m
I 80	5.6 mi	7m
Oberlin Elyria Road	3.7 mi	5m
Kipton East Road	2.9 mi	3m
Oberlin-Norwalk Road	2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 66 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wakeman, OH and Youngstown, OH.

Start on SR 60

70 ft · 6 sec · River Street

Turn right onto US 20; SR 60

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Main Street

Continue on US 20

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 20

Continue on US 20

2.0 mi · 2 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road

Turn slight right

423 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto US 20

2.9 mi · 3 min · Kipton East Road

Continue on US 20

3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

Continue on US 20

7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20

Continue on SR 10

6.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

Take the exit onto SR 10

0.3 mi · 53 sec · SR 10

Exit 2 Toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Lorain Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lorain Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 East: Youngstown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 80

Exit 218 Toward I 80 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80

Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 80

Toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680

Toward I 680: Youngstown

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Trip Plan

Because this is a manageable two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily avoid peak traffic by leaving mid-morning or early afternoon, as the lack of required stops means you won't need to build extra time into your schedule for breaks. Since the majority of your travel occurs on high-speed highways, stay alert during the long 66-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike to maintain focus. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and fill up in Wakeman if you prefer to avoid potential service plaza pricing. Since you don't have to plan for overnight fatigue, enjoy the simplicity of this direct route and focus on a stress-free arrival.

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 52.6 miles from Wakeman, OH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 23 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 40m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wakeman, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Wakeman, OH

This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Wakeman, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 66 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.6 mi from Wakeman, OH · 1h 4m into the drive

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macedonia, OH

53 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

North Olmsted, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macedonia, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Wakeman, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66 miles.

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

$16.33 one way

$32.65 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$18.12	$36.24
premium	$4.91	$20.33	$40.66
diesel	$5.61	$23.23	$46.45

Estimated Tolls: $3.30

Ohio Turnpike (66 mi) $3.30

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.6	$11.05	$5.05
Efficient EV	26.3	$9.21	$4.21
EV Truck/SUV	42.1	$14.73	$6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

Wakeman, OH

Night in Wakeman on Wednesday

Local time

9:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Night in Youngstown on Wednesday

Local time

9:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Macedonia, OH

53 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

18 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 5m 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 Wakeman, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 105.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Route 20, State Route 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Wakeman, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.33 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.

Between Wakeman, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike and Cr 18: Youngstown.

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