Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
225.5 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Photo: Zekai Zhu
The drive from Shadyside, OH to Toledo, OH covers 225.5 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, I 70, North Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.89 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
112.8 miles from Shadyside, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 225.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Heights Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colerain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside, OH and Toledo, OH.
Start on Central Avenue
Continue on Central Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward Central Avenue
Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Cadiz Pike
Continue on Sunset Heights Road
Continue on Sunset Heights Road
Continue on Colerain Road
Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
Continue on East Market Street
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Turn right onto Water Street
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
Turn left
Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
Continue on Madison Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Turn right
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street
Continue on United States Highway 250
Continue on Main Street
Turn straight
Turn left
Continue on Wooster Street
Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
Turn right onto State Route 18
Continue on State Route 18
Turn slight right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn left onto West Church Street
Turn right
Take the exit slight right
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward SR 65
Continue on Craig Bridge Street
Turn left onto North Summit Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.8 miles or 2h 10m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Shadyside, 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 Shadyside, OH
This is one driving day of about 225.5 miles and 4h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.8 mi from Shadyside, OH · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 112.8 miles from Shadyside, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$32.89 one way
$65.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
| premium | $4.79 | $42.53 | $85.05 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $38.21 | $76.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.68 | $10.82 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.57 | $14.43 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Shadyside on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
113 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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