Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
121 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toledo, OH
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Glendale, OH
Darya Sannikova
This straightforward 121-mile drive from Toledo to Glendale, Ohio, will take you approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is predominantly highway, with 92% of it being on major interstates, making it a quick and efficient journey through the Midwest. Expect to spend around $19 on fuel for this trip. The overall feel is that of a functional, highway-focused drive connecting two points within Ohio.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.5 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 121 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Prepare for a highway-focused experience on this route. You'll be spending most of your time on major interstates like the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and I-75, which make up 92% of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 86.2 miles along the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While it’s a highway-centric route, the progression involves transitioning between these key interstate corridors, so keep an eye on your navigation as you switch roads.
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.
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 121 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 17: Granger Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 86.2 mi | 1h 32m |
| I 480 | 20.3 mi | 26m |
| I 75 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Collingwood Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Libby Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Granger Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Glendale, OH.
Start on West Bancroft Street
Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard
Turn slight right onto CR 562
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Continue on I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80; I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 480
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto SR 17
Continue on SR 17
Turn right onto CR 8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 14
Turn right onto West Glendale Street
Arrive at destination
Given the manageable 2-hour duration, this trip is best tackled in one go. Aim to depart in the morning to make the most of your day, and with only 121 miles, you can be quite flexible with your timing. There are no specific stops recommended, but remember the longest stretch without a major exit is over 86 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking. Budgeting around $19 for gas should cover the journey comfortably.
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.
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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 121 miles and 2h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.5 mi from Toledo, OH · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60.5 miles from Toledo, 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 86.2 miles.
The final approach into Glendale, 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 Glendale, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.78 one way
$37.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $23.39 | $46.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.72 | $53.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$19
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 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 | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.81 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.94 | $7.74 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Toledo on Friday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Glendale on Friday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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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