Trip from Toledo, OH to Berea, OH

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

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

108.9 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 7m

8 AM

2h 25m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 11m

3 PM

2h 14m

5 PM

2h 24m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

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county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Berea, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toledo, OH to Berea, OH covers 108.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 480, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.90 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.

Midpoint

54.4 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ohio Turnpike	86.2 mi	1h 32m
I 480	9.2 mi	12m
I 75	4.8 mi	5m
Berea Freeway	1.7 mi	2m
Collingwood Boulevard	1.7 mi	3m
Front Street	1.6 mi	2m
Brookpark Road	0.7 mi	1m
SR 237	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 86.2 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Bancroft Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard

Turn slight right onto CR 562

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 75 South: Dayton

Merge onto I 75

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 75

Continue on I 75

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 75

Exit 200 Toward South Avenue

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80, I 90 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

Merge onto I 80; I 90

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

9.2 mi · 9 min · Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480

9.2 mi · 12 min · I 480

Exit 151 Toward I 480 East: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 9 Toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward SR 237 South: I-X Center, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Berea Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 237

0.3 mi · 37 sec · SR 237

Toward SR 237 South: Berea Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SR 237

1.7 mi · 2 min · Berea Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SR 237

434 ft · 11 sec · North Rocky River Drive

Turn left onto SR 237

1.6 mi · 2 min · Front Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West Bridge Street

119 ft · 3 sec · West Bridge Street

Arrive at destination

West Bridge 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 54.4 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Toledo, 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 Toledo, OH

This is one driving day of about 108.9 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Toledo, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 86.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wakeman, OH

54 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

Luckey, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norwalk, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.2 miles.

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

Café Ah Roma

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berea, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 108.9

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14402600286

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The Oriole Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Berea, Ohio

0.7 mi

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Milan Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milan, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.2

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14197440940

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Café Ah Roma

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 108.9

Berea, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14402600286

Visit website

The Oriole Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.9

Berea, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14402438809

Visit website

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14192141819

Visit website

Georgio's Cafe International

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14192422424

Visit website

Brew House Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+15676007029

Visit website

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

Sweet Nate's Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Toledo, OH

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14192700082

Visit website

Sips and Such Social House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.9

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+14405327078

Visit website

Milan Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.2

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14197440940

Visit website

Outpour Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.9

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14192083866

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101.1

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.8

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 7.8

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 105.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80, I 90

94.6 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | I 480

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward I 480 East: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 151 Toward I 480 East: Cleveland

103.9 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road

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 9 Toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International A...

105.2 mi into trip | ~2h in | SR 237

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 237 toward SR 237 South: Berea

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 237 South: Berea

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.90 one way

$33.80 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$18.76	$37.51
premium	$4.91	$21.05	$42.09
diesel	$5.61	$24.04	$48.09

Estimated Tolls: $4.31

Ohio Turnpike (86.2 mi) $4.31

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.7	$11.43	$5.23
Efficient EV	27.2	$9.53	$4.36
EV Truck/SUV	43.6	$15.25	$6.97

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Afternoon in Toledo on Saturday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berea, OH

Afternoon in Berea on Saturday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

12 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 6m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 108.9

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

108.9 mi in 2h 6m, mostly highway — 86.2 mi of that is on Ohio Turnpike.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 86.2 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 108.9 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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.6 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 108.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.31 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.

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 Berea, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berea, OH before heading back.

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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Trip from Toledo, OH to Berea, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Café Ah Roma

Milan Coffee House

Café Ah Roma

The Oriole Cafe

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

Georgio's Cafe International

Brew House Downtown

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

Sweet Nate's Cafe

Sips and Such Social House

Milan Coffee House

Outpour Coffee

Rocky River Nature Center

Promenade Park

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

Trapped Toledo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Toledo, OH

Berea, OH

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 6m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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How Hard Is This Drive?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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