Trip from Toledo, OH to Beaver, OH

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

210.2 mi

338 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 22m ★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m

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

Downtown Toledo, OH, OH

Toledo, OH

Zekai Zhu

Trip Overview

Spanning 210.2 miles across Ohio, this trip from Toledo to Beaver is a straightforward Midwest journey that you can easily complete in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 35 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable trek for those who prefer to reach their destination without an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $31, the route is economically friendly for solo drivers or small groups. You will navigate a mix of major interstates and state routes, transitioning from the northern reaches of the state down toward the southern regions. Whether you are heading out for a weekend getaway or a quick visit, this drive offers a reliable path through the heart of the state.

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

105.1 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 72% of your time spent on major roads like I-75. You will experience a blend of high-speed interstate travel and more localized driving along Portsmouth-Columbus Road and SR 31. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 43.8 miles on I-75, providing a steady rhythm before you transition onto smaller, less congested state highways. As you move away from the interstate, the character of the road shifts, requiring more attention to local traffic patterns and changing speed limits. It is a balanced experience that combines the efficiency of highway transit with the practical pace of regional state roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 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 43.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Portsmouth - Columbus Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 210.2 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 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

7
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South: Dayton
7
46.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 68; SR 15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

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

Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
8
121.1 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward I 270 East, I 270 South

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 108 Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
7
121.4 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 270 South
8
140.3 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

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 52 Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, C...

Towns Along This Route

Between Toledo, OH and Beaver, OH, road signs point toward Columbus and Circleville.

Columbus

46.5 mi in | ~53m | via US 68; SR 15

Circleville

140.3 mi in | ~2h 59m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 43.8 mi 47m
Portsmouth - Columbus Road 36.5 mi 47m
SR 31 28 mi 39m
US 68 27 mi 40m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway 18.1 mi 20m
US 33 16.8 mi 18m
US 23 14.7 mi 20m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway 7.3 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 43.8 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Bancroft Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street
2

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard
3

Turn slight right onto CR 562

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
5

Merge onto I 75

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 75
6

Continue on I 75

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 75
Exit 200 Toward South Avenue Use the none lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

36 mi · 38 min · I 75
Toward I 75 South: Dayton Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 68; SR 15
Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 68; SR 15
Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
10

Take the exit onto US 68

0.3 mi · 46 sec · US 68
Toward US 68 South: Kenton
11

Turn left onto US 68

221 ft · 5 sec · US 68
12

Turn slight right onto US 68

23 mi · 34 min · US 68
13

Turn left onto West Eliza Street

358 ft · 17 sec · West Eliza Street
14

Turn right onto SR 53

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on SR 31

28 mi · 39 min · SR 31
16

Enter roundabout onto State Route 31

108 ft · 1 sec · State Route 31
17

Continue on State Route 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Route 31
18

Continue on SR 31

0.3 mi · 32 sec · North Maple Street
19

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
20

Merge onto US 33; US 36; SR 4

17 mi · 18 min · US 33; US 36; SR 4
Use the none lane.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 108 Toward I 270 East, I 270 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 270 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 270

18 mi · 20 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the none lane.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 23 South: Circleville
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
27

Merge onto US 23

2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
28

Continue on US 23

37 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

15 mi · 20 min · US 23
30

Turn left onto SR 220

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Market Street
31

Turn right onto SR 220

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
32

Turn left onto SR 220

5.4 mi · 9 min · Bridge Street
33

Turn left onto SR 32; SR 124

7.3 mi · 8 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
34

Turn left onto SR 335

2.0 mi · 3 min · SR 335
35

Continue on SR 335; C-57

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
36

Turn left onto SR 335

85 ft · 1 sec · SR 335
37

Arrive at destination

SR 335

Trip Plan

Planning your departure for early morning is a smart way to maximize your flexibility, especially since the 4-hour and 35-minute duration leaves plenty of room for arrival before dark. You should budget for at least one stop during the 210.2-mile trip to stretch your legs and refresh, as the transition from high-speed interstates to state routes can be taxing on your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when exiting I-75, as you will want to ensure you are topped off before navigating the secondary roads like SR 31. Since you have a modest $31 fuel estimate, filling up in larger hubs before hitting the more rural stretches of the drive is a practical strategy to keep your trip stress-free.

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 105.1 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.1 miles or 2h 18m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Toledo, 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 Toledo, OH

This is one driving day of about 210.2 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Toledo, 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 43.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.1 mi from Toledo, OH · 2h 18m into the drive

Downtown Columbus, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

105 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

Columbus, OH to Beaver, OH

75.5 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.1 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Beaver, OH

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, 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

$31.44 one way

$62.88 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $35.11 $70.21
premium $4.79 $39.64 $79.28
diesel $5.64 $46.70 $93.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.1 0 $22.07 $10.09
Efficient EV 52.6 0 $18.39 $8.41
EV Truck/SUV 84.1 1 $29.43 $13.45

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Toledo, OH

Evening in Toledo on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaver, OH

Evening in Beaver on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

9 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

4h 35m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Toledo, OH to Beaver, OH covers 210.2 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Portsmouth - Columbus Road, 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 105.1 miles from Toledo, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.44 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 210.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Toledo, OH and Beaver, OH, road signs point toward Columbus and Circleville.

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