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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Glendale, OH

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

57.6 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

Downtown Glendale, OH, OH

Glendale, OH

Darya Sannikova

Trip Overview

This straightforward 57.6-mile drive from Youngstown, OH to Glendale, OH is a quick 1-hour, 10-minute journey perfect for a single-day trip. Primarily utilizing the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and I-80, this route focuses on efficient highway travel through the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical option for a short excursion. Given its brevity and highway-focused profile, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for moving between these two Ohio locations with minimal fuss.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highly highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 57.6 miles on major interstates and turnpikes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.1 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on fast-moving roads like I-80 and I-480. While not characterized by winding country roads, its highway nature ensures a predictable and direct progression toward Glendale.

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.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near I 80.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 10.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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
10.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 80

Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 76 East

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
5
11.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
9
42.9 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 187 Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road

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 23 Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
6
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | SR 14 / Broadway Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 14 / Broadway Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Glendale, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.

Streetsboro

42.9 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 31.1 mi 33m
I 480 11.2 mi 13m
I 80 5 mi 6m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
Broadway Avenue 2.4 mi 5m
South Shore Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
Market Street 0.5 mi <1m
Fair Oaks Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 31.1 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 80
9

Take the exit onto I 80

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
11

Merge onto I 80

31 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 187 Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 480; SR 14

11 mi · 13 min · I 480; SR 14
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Exit 23 Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on SR 14

514 ft · 18 sec · Fair Oaks Road
17

Turn left onto SR 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 14

1.8 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto West Glendale Street

51 ft · 2 sec · West Glendale Street
20

Arrive at destination

West Glendale Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.8 mi from Youngstown, OH · 34m into the drive

Downtown Hiram, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hiram, OH

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

Mineral Ridge, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Windham, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glendale, OH

The final approach into Glendale, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.94 one way

$17.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.92 $19.84
premium $4.91 $11.13 $22.26
diesel $5.61 $12.72 $25.43

Estimated Tolls: $1.55

Ohio Turnpike (31.1 mi) $1.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$2

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 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 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
EV Truck/SUV 23 0 $8.06 $3.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Friday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale, OH

Late night in Glendale on Friday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Hiram, OH

29 mi in

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

1 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

1h 10m 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 Glendale, OH covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 480, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $8.94 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 57.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 10.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Youngstown, OH to Glendale, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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