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Trip from Powell, OH to Toledo, OH

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

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

128.2 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

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

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Downtown Powell, OH, OH

Powell, OH

Ezkol Arnak

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Powell, OH to Toledo, OH covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 23, I 75, SR 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.90 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

64.1 miles from Powell, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 128.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 128.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.5 miles on US 23.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 50.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near Silver Maple Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (Silver Maple Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Fern Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | Silver Maple Drive

Turn right onto Silver Maple Drive

Navigation decision point

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | Fern Drive

Turn right onto Fern Drive

Navigation decision point

6
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 42

Turn left onto US 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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
US 23 50.5 mi 59m
I 75 42.4 mi 45m
SR 15 17.6 mi 20m
Liberty Road North 7.8 mi 12m
US 42 3.8 mi 5m
Oak Street 1.3 mi 2m
Miami Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Bancroft Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 50.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Liberty Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Liberty Street
2

Continue on Liberty Road North

7.8 mi · 12 min · Liberty Road North
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto Silver Maple Drive

0.2 mi · 59 sec · Silver Maple Drive
4

Turn right onto Fern Drive

220 ft · 14 sec · Fern Drive
5

Turn left onto US 42

3.8 mi · 5 min · US 42
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 23

43 mi · 51 min · US 23
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

7.4 mi · 8 min · US 23
8

Continue on SR 15

18 mi · 20 min · SR 15
9

Merge onto I 75; SR 15

42 mi · 45 min · I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
11

Turn right onto SR 65

0.9 mi · 1 min · Miami Street
12

Turn right onto SR 65

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Fassett Street
13

Turn left onto SR 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
14

Continue on Front Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Front Street
15

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
16

Continue on Cherry Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
17

Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Bancroft Street
18

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Powell, OH, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 28 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 7m

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 Powell, 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 Powell, OH

This is one driving day of about 128.2 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Powell, 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 50.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.1 mi from Powell, OH · 1h 21m into the drive

Downtown Upper Sandusky, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Upper Sandusky, OH

64 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

Upper Sandusky, OH to Toledo, OH

76.4 mi · 1h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Marion, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carey, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Powell, 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

The Locust Table

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Powell, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16145537322

Visit website

Pilgrim Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Findlay, Ohio

1 mi

The Village Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Upper Sandusky, Ohio

1.7 mi

The Locust Table

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Powell, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16145537322

Visit website

Pilgrim Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.4

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194227022

Visit website

The Village Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.9

Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+14192942945

Visit website

Dark Horse Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.4

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14194249201

Visit website

Iron Chef Steakhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 27.5

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17402233777

Visit website

Carlyle's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.5

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+17403866333

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16149875975

Visit website

Rollz Rice Indian Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Lewis Center, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16145053317

Visit website

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.2

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 119

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Emerald Fields

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+16144104700

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 119

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Leatherlips Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 119

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.90 one way

$39.79 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.08 $44.16
premium $4.91 $24.78 $49.55
diesel $5.61 $28.30 $56.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.5 0 $13.46 $6.15
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.22 $5.13
EV Truck/SUV 51.3 0 $17.95 $8.20

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 17, 2026

Origin

Powell, OH

Late night in Powell on Saturday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toledo, OH

Late night in Toledo on Saturday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Patchy Fog

NW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

2 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 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Powell, OH to Toledo, OH covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 23, I 75, SR 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.1 miles from Powell, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.90 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (Silver Maple Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Fern Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Powell, 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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