Origin
Lodi, OH
Morning in Lodi on Friday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lodi, 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
2h 17m
Distance
117 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lodi, OH
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Toledo, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lodi, OH to Toledo, OH covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Avon Lake Road, I 280 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.16 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.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Lodi, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 117 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 117 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Avon Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 73.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Avon Lake Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Lake Road.
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 117 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 9.4 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (SR 83; SR 303 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles (SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 83; SR 303 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
102.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
103.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lodi, OH to Toledo, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
102.8 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 73.4 mi | 1h 18m |
| Avon Lake Road | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| I 280 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Summit Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 73.4 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on SR 83
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wooster Street
2
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
3
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
5
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
6
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
8
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
10
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
11
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
12
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lorain Boulevard
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
18
Merge onto I 80
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 71
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
21
Continue on I 280
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 280
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward SR 65
23
Continue on SR 65
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Craig Bridge Street
24
Turn left onto SR 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Summit Street
25
Turn right onto SR 120
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
26
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bancroft Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Lodi, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.4 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lodi, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 117 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Lodi, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 73.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Lodi, OH · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Lodi, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.4 miles.
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
$18.16 one way
$36.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.67
Ohio Turnpike
(73.4 mi)
$3.67
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
$18
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.24 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.38 | $7.49 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Morning in Toledo on Friday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m 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 Lodi, OH to Toledo, OH covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Avon Lake Road, I 280. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Lodi, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.16 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 9.4 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (SR 83; SR 303 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles (SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Lodi, OH to Toledo, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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