How far is Youngstown, OH from Wakeman, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Wakeman, OH is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Wakeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Wakeman.
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Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
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Turn left onto East Federal Street
40 m · 6 sec · East Federal Street
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Continue on West Federal Street
1803 ft · 57 sec · West Federal Street
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Turn left onto Spring Common Avenue
564 ft · 11 sec · Spring Common Avenue
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Continue on Mahoning Avenue
2882 ft · 58 sec · Mahoning Avenue
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Turn left onto Edwards Street
109 m · 12 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
140 m · 13 sec · Marshall Street
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Take the ramp slight left
609 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
3028 ft · 51 sec · South Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
35.1 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lorain Road
1517 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Lorain Road West
838 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Lorain Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Lorain Road
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Continue on Butternut Ridge Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto State Route 83 Alternate
1365 ft · 34 sec · State Route 83 Alternate
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Take the ramp left toward SR 10 West: Norwalk
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 10
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 20/State Route 301
7 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301
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Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Continue on Kipton East Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road
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Turn straight onto Oberlin-Norwalk Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
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Continue on Route 20
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20
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Continue on East Main Street
2131 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
21 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Wakeman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
35.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wakeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Wakeman?
The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Youngstown and 51.4 miles from Wakeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wakeman.
Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Wakeman. Straight-line distance: 91.64 mi (147.48 km).
#1 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wakeman
Township in Huron County, Ohio
| Population | 1,030 |
| Coordinates | 41.2545000, -82.3996100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakeman (-82.39961, 41.2545)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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