Origin
Toledo, OH
Morning in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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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South Amherst, OH
Connor Scott McManus
The drive from Toledo, OH to South Amherst, OH covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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 75, Collingwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.85 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
41.4 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 82.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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
Take the exit toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto CR 51 / Baumhart Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 70.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 75 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Collingwood Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Baumhart Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Telegraph Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Leonard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and South Amherst, 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
Take the exit
At end of road, turn right onto CR 51
Enter roundabout onto SR 113
Continue on SR 113
Continue on SR 113
Turn sharp right onto Leonard Street
Arrive at destination
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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 48m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Amherst, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Toledo, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toledo, OH
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.4 mi from Toledo, OH · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.4 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 70.6 miles.
The final approach into South Amherst, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.85 one way
$25.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| premium | $4.91 | $16.00 | $32.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.53
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
52°F
Fremont, OH
41 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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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