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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Fredericktown, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

128.3 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

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

Downtown Fredericktown, OH, OH

Fredericktown, OH

Valeriia Miller

Trip Overview

This straightforward 128.3-mile drive from Youngstown, OH to Fredericktown, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes. With 97% of the journey on highways, you'll find it to be a very efficient transit, with a modest estimated fuel cost of $20. The route is a classic Midwest highway-focused experience, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. You'll encounter just one recommended stop along the way, making it ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time consolidated.

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

64.1 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-dominant experience for this 128.3-mile trip, as 97% of your drive will be on major interstates and expressways like I-71 and I-76. This means long stretches of consistent speed and minimal traffic delays, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 39.4 miles on I-71. While the profile is strictly highway-focused, the Kenmore Expressway offers a brief taste of a more urban approach before you rejoin the main arteries. The road's personality is all about efficiency, designed for steady progress across the Midwest landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.6 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 128.3 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.7 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

7
50.6 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
5
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
111.1 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

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 169 Toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
5
128.2 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | North Edgehill Drive

At end of road, turn right onto North Edgehill Drive

Navigation decision point

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 Fredericktown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.

Mansfield

111.1 mi in | ~2h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 39.4 mi 42m
I 76 39.2 mi 44m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
SR 13 15.3 mi 18m
I 80 4.6 mi 5m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
South Shore Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
Market Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 39.4 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Fredericktown, 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

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 80
9

Continue on I 76

39 mi · 44 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 71

39 mi · 42 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Exit 169 Toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto SR 13

15 mi · 18 min · SR 13
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto Waterford Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Waterford Road
16

Continue on Salem Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Salem Avenue
17

Turn right onto SR 95

0.4 mi · 51 sec · North Main Street
18

Turn left onto East 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · East 2nd Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto North Edgehill Drive

215 ft · 9 sec · North Edgehill Drive
20

Arrive at destination

North Edgehill Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 32-minute duration for this 128.3-mile route, leaving Youngstown in the morning allows ample time to reach Fredericktown without feeling rushed. With a low fuel cost estimate of $20 and only one planned stop, flexibility is key; you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning's activities. Keep an eye on the longest stretch of 39.4 miles on I-71, as this is a good point to consider a quick stretch break before continuing. This highway-focused drive is best tackled when you want to maximize your time at your destination.

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 64.1 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 28 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredericktown, 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 128.3 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 I 71 for about 39.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.1 mi from Youngstown, OH · 1h 16m into the drive

Downtown Westfield Center, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westfield Center, OH

64 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

Brimfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Medina, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fredericktown, OH

The final approach into Fredericktown, 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 Fredericktown, 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

$19.91 one way

$39.82 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.10 $44.20
premium $4.91 $24.80 $49.59
diesel $5.61 $28.33 $56.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.5 0 $13.47 $6.16
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.23 $5.13
EV Truck/SUV 51.3 0 $17.96 $8.21

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Thursday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fredericktown, OH

Late night in Fredericktown on Thursday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 32m 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 Youngstown, OH to Fredericktown, OH covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.1 miles from Youngstown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.91 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 14 significant decision points across 128.3 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.7 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Youngstown, OH to Fredericktown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.

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