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Trip from Lodi, OH to Toledo, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

254.2 mi

409 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 10m ★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m

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

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Downtown Lodi, OH, OH

Lodi, OH

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county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lodi, OH to Toledo, OH covers 254.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 250, Ohio Turnpike, North State Rt. 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.1 miles on US 250. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.1 miles from Lodi, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 55.1 mi 1h 6m
Ohio Turnpike 46.5 mi 49m
North State Rt. 2 22.4 mi 27m
Cadiz-Dennison Road 21.4 mi 30m
Water Street 15.9 mi 17m
SR 7 11.3 mi 12m
I 280 9.1 mi 10m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 55.1 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 7

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 7
2

Continue on SR 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
3

Continue on SR 7

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 7
4

Turn right

0.2 mi · 18 sec
5

Continue on WV 7

0.4 mi · 37 sec · New Martinsville Bridge
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
7

Merge onto WV 2

0.3 mi · 23 sec · 3rd Street
8

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
9

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
10

Turn left onto WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 30 sec · 12th Street
11

Continue on SR 872

0.3 mi · 27 sec · SR 872
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
13

Continue on SR 7

11 mi · 12 min · SR 7
14

Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt

0.1 mi · 22 sec · SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
15

Turn right onto SR 767

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 250

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
17

Continue on US 250

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
18

Continue on US 250

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
19

Continue on US 250

3.8 mi · 5 min · Colerain Road
20

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
21

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
22

Continue on US 250

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
23

Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
24

Turn right onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
25

Continue on US 250; SR 800

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 250; SR 800
26

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
27

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800

16 mi · 17 min · Water Street
28

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250
Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
30

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250
31

Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dover Road
32

Continue on SR 302

1.0 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
33

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
34

Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
35

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

15 mi · 18 min · US 250
36

Continue on US 250

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 250
Use the straight lane.
37

Turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250
38

Turn left onto US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250
39

Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60

68 ft · 0 sec · North Cottage Street
40

Continue on US 250; SR 60

0.5 mi · 34 sec · North Cottage Street
41

Continue on US 250; SR 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
42

Continue on US 250; SR 60

2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
43

Turn straight onto US 250

10 mi · 11 min · US 250
44

Turn left onto US 250; SR 162

0.4 mi · 24 sec · US 250; SR 162
45

Continue on US 250; SR 13; SR 162

4.8 mi · 6 min · Wooster Street
46

Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
47

Turn right onto SR 18

22 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18
48

Continue on SR 18

84 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18
49

Turn slight right onto SR 601

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 601
50

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

139 ft · 5 sec · SR 601
51

Continue on SR 601

4.9 mi · 7 min · SR 601
52

Turn left onto SR 113

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West Church Street
53

Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 250; SR 13; SR 113
54

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
55

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
56

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
57

Merge onto I 80; I 90

47 mi · 49 min · Ohio Turnpike
58

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 71 Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
59

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
60

Continue on I 280

9.1 mi · 10 min · I 280
61

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward SR 65
62

Continue on SR 65

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Craig Bridge Street
63

Turn left onto SR 65

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Summit Street
64

Turn right onto SR 120

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
65

Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Bancroft Street
66

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 127.1 miles from Lodi, OH, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 56 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.1 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

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 Lodi, 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 Lodi, OH

This is one driving day of about 254.2 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Lodi, 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 250 for about 55.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Chester, OH

127 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

Colerain, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canal Fulton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.1 miles from Lodi, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 268.2

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14192141819

Visit website

Georgio's Cafe International

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

1.3 mi

Brew House Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

1.5 mi

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 268.2

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14192141819

Visit website

Georgio's Cafe International

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 268.2

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14192422424

Visit website

Brew House Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 268.2

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+15676007029

Visit website

Sweet Nate's Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 268.2

Toledo, OH

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14192700082

Visit website

R Cafe - Genoa, OH

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 249.1

Genoa, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14198554325

Kekis Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 229.9

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15672809229

Down Thyme Café

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 229.9

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14193324334

Visit website

Outpour Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 229.9

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14192083866

Visit website

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 268.2

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38.3

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 31.6 and 240.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
31.6 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
43.2 mi into trip | ~53m in | SR 767; SR 7 Alt

Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

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

Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
8
106.1 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

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 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
240 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

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 71 Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
6
240.9 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.45 one way

$78.90 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $43.78 $87.57
premium $4.91 $49.13 $98.26
diesel $5.61 $56.12 $112.25

Estimated Tolls: $2.33

Ohio Turnpike (46.5 mi) $2.33

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.3 0 $26.69 $12.20
Efficient EV 63.6 0 $22.24 $10.17
EV Truck/SUV 101.7 1 $35.59 $16.27

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Lodi, OH

Afternoon in Lodi on Saturday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toledo, OH

Afternoon in Toledo on Saturday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

West Chester, OH

127 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

13 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

5h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

254.2 mi in 5h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 55% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
66 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.1 mi on US 250.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 254.2 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 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 43.2 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lodi, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport, New Philadelphia, Massillon and Detroit.

Bridgeport

43.2 mi in | ~53m | via SR 767; SR 7 Alt

New Philadelphia

89.8 mi in | ~2h 1m | via US 250; SR 800

Massillon

106.1 mi in | ~2h 19m | via US 250

Detroit

240 mi in | ~5h 1m

About the Cities

Arriving in Toledo, OH

Full guide →

Toledo is a city of approximately 266,000 people (2026) in northwestern Ohio's Lucas County, on the Maumee River at the edge of Lake Erie. Leveraging its history as an industrial powerhouse, Toledo has preserved cultural institutions that rival larger cities like Chicago. The city's identity is shaped by its diverse population; as of recent data, the community is approximately 59% White, 27% Black or African American, and 9% Hispanic/Latino, creating a rich multicultural fabric particularly evident in its culinary and arts districts.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 254.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.1 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.33 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Toledo, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 43.2 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Toledo, OH before the return drive.

How this page is built

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

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