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Trip from Jeffersonville, OH to Toledo, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

154.3 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

Downtown Jeffersonville, OH, OH

Jeffersonville, OH

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county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jeffersonville, OH to Toledo, OH covers 154.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, SR 38, SR 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.95 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

77.1 miles from Jeffersonville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 154.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 154.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and SR 38. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.4 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and SR 38. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 734 / West High Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.3 miles you will encounter 26 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: near the start (SR 734 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 734 / West High Street

Turn left onto SR 734 / West High Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street

Turn right onto SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 75 Toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg
5
106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | I 75; SR 15

Merge onto I 75; SR 15

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 42.4 mi 45m
SR 38 23.3 mi 38m
SR 31 22.3 mi 32m
Marysville-London Road 15.5 mi 21m
Main Street 14.9 mi 22m
United States Highway 68 8.5 mi 12m
State Route 31 8.4 mi 11m
I 71 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 42.4 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, OH and Toledo, OH.

1

Start on this road

33 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto SR 734

216 ft · 6 sec · West High Street
3

Turn right onto SR 41; SR 729; SR 734

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Main Street
4

Continue on SR 41; SR 729; SR 734

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 71

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 71
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 75 Toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto SR 38

13 mi · 23 min · SR 38
9

Turn right onto SR 38

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
10

Turn left onto SR 38; SR 56; SR 665

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Main Street
11

Turn right onto US 42; SR 38; SR 142

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East High Street
12

Turn slight left onto US 42; SR 38

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Elm Street
13

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 38

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
14

Continue on SR 38

4.1 mi · 6 min · Marysville-London Road
15

Continue on SR 38

2.9 mi · 4 min · Marysville-London Road
16

Enter roundabout onto SR 38

131 ft · 1 sec · Marysville-London Road
17

Continue on SR 38

8.5 mi · 11 min · Marysville-London Road
18

At end of road, turn right onto SR 38; SR 161

0.2 mi · 20 sec · SR 38; SR 161
19

Turn left onto SR 38

9.9 mi · 15 min · SR 38
20

Turn left onto SR 31

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Elwood Avenue
21

Continue on SR 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Maple Street
22

Continue on SR 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Route 31
23

Enter roundabout onto State Route 31

92 ft · 1 sec · State Route 31
24

Continue on State Route 31

7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 31
25

Continue on SR 31

22 mi · 32 min · SR 31
26

Turn left onto West Eliza Street

358 ft · 17 sec · West Eliza Street
27

Turn right onto US 68

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Detroit Street
28

Continue on US 68

8.5 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 68
29

Continue on US 68

14 mi · 21 min · Main Street
30

Turn slight left onto US 68

0.5 mi · 41 sec · US 68
31

Continue on South Main Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Main Street
32

Turn left onto TR 145

0.6 mi · 1 min · Township Road 145
33

Turn left onto US 68; SR 15

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68; SR 15
34

Merge onto I 75; SR 15

42 mi · 45 min · I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
36

Turn right onto SR 65

0.9 mi · 1 min · Miami Street
37

Turn right onto SR 65

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Fassett Street
38

Turn left onto SR 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
39

Continue on Front Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Front Street
40

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
41

Continue on Cherry Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
42

Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Bancroft Street
43

Arrive at destination

West Bancroft Street

Trip Plan

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 77.1 miles from Jeffersonville, OH, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 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 34 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.1 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

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 Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, OH

This is one driving day of about 154.3 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Jeffersonville, 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 75 for about 42.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.1 mi from Jeffersonville, OH · 1h 56m into the drive

village in Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plain City, OH

77 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.

Popular next leg

Plain City, OH to Toledo, OH

120.2 mi · 2h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

London, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plain City, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.4 miles from Jeffersonville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Happy Wok Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17408520748

Visit website

Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Ohio

1 mi

Dark Horse Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Findlay, Ohio

1 mi

Happy Wok Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22

London, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17408520748

Visit website

Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 22

London, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17408451388

Visit website

Dark Horse Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14194249201

Visit website

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22

London, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17409083060

Visit website

Midway Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.1

Kenton, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+14196739188

Visit website

Pilgrim Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194227022

Visit website

Tres Potrillos Mexican Restaurant Marysville

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.1

Marysville, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19377387253

Visit website

Culver’s

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.1

Marysville, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19375539279

Visit website

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 154.3

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 143.3

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 143.3

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 143.3

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.95 one way

$47.89 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.58 $53.15
premium $4.91 $29.82 $59.64
diesel $5.61 $34.07 $68.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.3 0 $16.20 $7.41
Efficient EV 38.6 0 $13.50 $6.17
EV Truck/SUV 61.7 0 $21.60 $9.88

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Jeffersonville, OH

Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Friday

Local time

4:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toledo, OH

Afternoon in Toledo on Friday

Local time

4:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Plain City, OH

77 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

12 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 37m 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 Jeffersonville, OH to Toledo, OH covers 154.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, SR 38, SR 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Jeffersonville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.3 miles you will encounter 26 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: near the start (SR 734 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Jeffersonville, OH to Toledo, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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