Origin
Bexley, OH
Night in Bexley on Sunday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bexley, OH to Toledo, OH
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
149.6 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bexley, OH
Israyosoy S.
Toledo, OH
Zekai Zhu
Trip Overview
Connecting the suburban landscape of Bexley to the northern hub of Toledo, this 149.6-mile journey across Ohio is a straightforward trek through the heart of the Midwest. You can expect a drive time of roughly 3 hours and 1 minute, making it a manageable day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $22, it is an economical choice for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two cities. Because 93% of the route consists of highway driving, your travel remains consistent and predictable. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, this route offers a reliable transit path across the state.
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
74.8 miles from Bexley, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its focus on efficiency, utilizing a mix of US 23, I-75, and I-71 to keep you moving toward your destination. You will spend the vast majority of your time on highways, which creates a steady, high-speed pace rather than a winding scenic tour. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 52.1 miles on US 23, allowing you to settle into a comfortable rhythm behind the wheel. Expect the character of the road to feel like a standard interstate experience, prioritized for speed and convenience. It is a functional, highway-focused drive that minimizes navigation complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 16 / East Broad Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 149.6 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 0.1 miles (SR 16 / East Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (East Long Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 16 / East Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 16 / East Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East Long Street
Turn left onto East Long Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
8
2.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 36, SR 37: Delaware, Sunbury
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 131
Toward US 36, SR 37: Delaware, Sunbury
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bexley, OH to Toledo, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sunbury along the way.
Sunbury
24.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 52.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 75 | 42.4 mi | 45m |
| I 71 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| SR 15 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| State Route 37 East | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| East Long Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sunbury Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 52.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bexley, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on Drexel Circle
436 ft
·
20 sec
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Drexel Circle
2
Turn left onto SR 16
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Brunson Avenue
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
Brunson Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Long Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Long Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Elijah Pierce Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Elijah Pierce Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 71
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 131
Toward US 36, SR 37: Delaware, Sunbury
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 36; SR 37
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 37 East
11
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
12
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
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East William Street
13
Turn right onto US 42
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Lake Street
14
Turn left onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Central Avenue
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
16
Merge onto US 23
45 mi
·
53 min
·
US 23
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 23
18
Continue on SR 15
18 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 15
19
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 75; SR 15
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
21
Turn right onto SR 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami Street
22
Turn right onto SR 65
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fassett Street
23
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
24
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Front Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
26
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
27
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bancroft Street
28
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
Given the total duration of just over 3 hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure time to avoid potential traffic bottlenecks. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh before completing the final leg of the journey. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when entering the I-75 and I-71 corridors, as traffic patterns can fluctuate significantly during peak hours. Because this is a single-day trip, try to time your departure to avoid the busiest commuting windows in the Toledo area. Planning for that single mid-route break will help you arrive in Toledo feeling far more energized than if you pushed through the entire distance at once.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Bexley, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.1 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 33m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bexley, 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 Bexley, OH
This is one driving day of about 149.6 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bexley, 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 US 23 for about 52.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.8 mi from Bexley, OH · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Bexley, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Toledo, OH
The final approach into Toledo, 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 Toledo, 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
$22.38 one way
$44.75 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $24.98 | $49.97 |
| premium | $4.79 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.24 | $66.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Toledo, OH
Night in Toledo on Sunday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
75 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
17 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
3h 1m 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 Bexley, OH to Toledo, OH covers 149.6 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 75, I 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.8 miles from Bexley, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 21 significant decision points across 149.6 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 0.1 miles (SR 16 / East Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (East Long Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bexley, OH to Toledo, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sunbury along the way.
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