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Trip from Toledo, OH to Lodi, OH

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

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

256.3 mi

412 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 11m ★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 16m

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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Lodi, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toledo, OH to Lodi, OH covers 256.3 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 250, Ohio Turnpike, Energy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.4 miles on US 250. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.78 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

128.1 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 66.4 mi 1h 23m
Ohio Turnpike 53.3 mi 57m
Energy Road 21.6 mi 25m
East Main Street 19.9 mi 25m
Dover Road 14.8 mi 17m
Ohio Valley Pike 11.1 mi 12m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
West Main Street 7.5 mi 10m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 66.4 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Lodi, 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

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 75
Exit 200 Toward South Avenue
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80, I 90 Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
10

Merge onto I 80; I 90

53 mi · 57 min · Ohio Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 118 Toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 250: Norwalk
13

Merge onto US 250

2.2 mi · 3 min · Milan Road
14

Turn left onto SR 113

0.2 mi · 45 sec · West Church Street
15

Turn right onto SR 601

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
16

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

148 ft · 6 sec · SR 601
17

Continue on SR 601

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 601
18

Turn slight left onto SR 18

144 ft · 3 sec · State Route 18
19

Turn straight onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
20

Turn slight left onto US 250; SR 13

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 250; SR 13
21

Continue on US 250; SR 162

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Mill Street East
22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

17 mi · 19 min · US 250
23

Enter roundabout onto US 250

210 ft · 2 sec · US 250
24

Continue on US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250
25

At end of road, turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250
26

Turn left onto US 250

20 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
28

Turn left onto SR 302

0.8 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
29

Continue on SR 83

4.7 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
30

Continue on US 250

1.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
31

Continue on US 250

7.0 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
32

Continue on US 250

0.4 mi · 34 sec · West Main Street
33

Continue on US 250

3.1 mi · 3 min · Dover Road
34

Continue on US 250

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
35

Continue on US 250

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
36

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 5 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
37

Turn right onto US 250

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 250
38

Take the exit onto US 250

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

9.9 mi · 10 min · US 250
40

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
41

Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
42

Turn left onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · US 250
43

Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
44

Continue on US 250; SR 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
45

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
46

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
47

Continue on US 250

3.8 mi · 5 min · Colerain Road
48

Continue on US 250

3.2 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
49

Continue on US 250

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
50

Turn right onto US 250

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
51

Take the ramp onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt

0.1 mi · 19 sec · SR 767; SR 7 Alt
52

Merge onto SR 7

11 mi · 12 min · Ohio Valley Pike
53

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
54

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road
55

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur
56

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
57

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road
58

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
59

Continue on WV 2

0.2 mi · 13 sec · 3rd Street
60

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
61

Continue on WV 7

0.6 mi · 58 sec · WV 7
62

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 7
63

Continue on SR 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
64

Continue on SR 7

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 7
65

Arrive at destination

SR 7

Trip Plan

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 128.1 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.4 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 56 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.1 miles or 2h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lodi, 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 256.3 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 US 250 for about 66.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Chester, OH

128 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

West Chester, OH to Lodi, OH

62.8 mi · 1h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Shelby, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canal Fulton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.1 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 US 250 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.4 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

The Adams Street Cafe ( Toledo, OH )

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14192141819

Visit website

Georgio's Cafe International

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

1.3 mi

Brew House Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

1.5 mi

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

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

R Cafe - Genoa, OH

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.3

Genoa, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14198554325

Kekis Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.6

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15672809229

Down Thyme Café

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.6

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14193324334

Visit website

Outpour Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.6

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14192083866

Visit website

Sheri's Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.2

Norwalk, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14196635282

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

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 219.7

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 149.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
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
8
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
6
8 mi into trip | ~12m in

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

Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
8
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk

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 118 Toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
7
149.2 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.78 one way

$79.55 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $44.15 $88.29
premium $4.91 $49.53 $99.07
diesel $5.61 $56.59 $113.18

Estimated Tolls: $2.67

Ohio Turnpike (53.3 mi) $2.67

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

$40

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.9 0 $26.91 $12.30
Efficient EV 64.1 0 $22.43 $10.25
EV Truck/SUV 102.5 1 $35.88 $16.40

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Afternoon in Toledo on Saturday

Local time

4:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lodi, OH

Afternoon in Lodi on Saturday

Local time

4:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

West Chester, OH

128 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 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

5h 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

256.3 mi in 5h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
65 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.4 mi on US 250.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 10/10

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 33 significant decision points across 256.3 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Toledo, OH and Lodi, OH, road signs point toward Norwalk and Newcomerstown.

Norwalk

61.8 mi in | ~1h 10m

Newcomerstown

165.7 mi in | ~3h 21m | via US 250; SR 800

About the Cities

Starting in Toledo, OH

Full guide →

Toledo is a city of approximately 266,000 people (2026) in northwestern Ohio's Lucas County, on the Maumee River at the edge of Lake Erie. Leveraging its history as an industrial powerhouse, Toledo has preserved cultural institutions that rival larger cities like Chicago. The city's identity is shaped by its diverse population; as of recent data, the community is approximately 59% White, 27% Black or African American, and 9% Hispanic/Latino, creating a rich multicultural fabric particularly evident in its culinary and arts districts.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 256.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.4 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.67 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Lodi, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lodi, OH before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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