Origin
Buckeye Lake, OH
Late night in Buckeye Lake on Thursday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
164.4 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckeye Lake, OH
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Toledo, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH covers 164.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anchors Way, Park Street, Lakeview Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
82.2 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 164.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anchors Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anchors Way | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| Lakeview Drive | — | — |
| Myers Avenue | — | — |
| Hebron Road | — | — |
| SR 37 | — | — |
| Lancaster Road Southwest | — | — |
| SR 16 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Anchors Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on Union Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Avenue
2
Continue on Anchors Way
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Anchors Way
3
Turn right onto Park Street
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto Myers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Myers Avenue
6
Turn right onto Hebron Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hebron Road
7
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
10
Turn right onto Lancaster Road Southwest
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lancaster Road Southwest
11
Take the ramp left toward SR 16 West, SR 37 West
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 16 West, SR 37 West
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 37 West: Johnstown
13
Turn right onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
14
Continue on East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
16
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
18
Turn straight onto Morning Street
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
Morning Street
19
Turn left onto Cherry Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
20
Continue on State Route 37 East
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 37 East
21
Continue on Sunbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
22
Continue on East William Street
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
East William Street
23
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lake Street
24
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Central Avenue
25
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
26
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
53 min
27
Keep slight right
7.4 mi
·
8 min
28
Continue straight
18 mi
·
20 min
29
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 65: Rossford
31
Turn right onto Miami Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami Street
32
Turn right onto Fassett Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fassett Street
33
Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
34
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Front Street
35
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
36
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
37
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bancroft Street
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 82.2 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
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 36 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
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 Buckeye Lake, 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 Buckeye Lake, OH
This is one driving day of about 164.4 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.2 mi from Buckeye Lake, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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
$25.51 one way
$51.03 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $28.32 | $56.63 |
| premium | $4.91 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.30 | $72.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
| Efficient EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.02 | $10.52 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Toledo, OH
Late night in Toledo on Thursday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Ashley, OH
82 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
14 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 54m 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 Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH covers 164.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anchors Way, Park Street, Lakeview Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.2 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.51 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.
The drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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