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Trip from Toledo, OH to Spring Valley, OH

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

5h

Distance

236.3 mi

380 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 53m

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

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Downtown Spring Valley, OH, OH

Spring Valley, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toledo, OH to Spring Valley, OH covers 236.3 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35, I 75, Portsmouth - Columbus Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.1 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.67 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

118.1 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h highway drive covering 236.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.1 miles on US 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and I 75. 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 27 significant decision points across 236.3 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 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 27 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 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Toledo, OH and Spring Valley, 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
US 35 54.1 mi 1h 3m
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
South High Street 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 54.1 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Spring Valley, 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
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

36 mi · 38 min · I 75
Toward I 75 South: Dayton Use the 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 straight 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 left at fork onto US 35

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 35
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis
31

Turn right onto SR 160

0.3 mi · 39 sec · State Route 160
32

Turn right onto CR 35

1.2 mi · 2 min · Jackson Pike
33

Turn right

77 ft · 11 sec
34

Turn left

304 ft · 24 sec
35

Turn right

213 ft · 15 sec
36

Arrive at destination

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 118.1 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 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 118.1 miles or 2h 33m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 236.3 miles and 5h.

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 US 35 for about 54.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.1 mi from Toledo, OH · 2h 33m into the drive

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

118 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

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 118.1 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring Valley, OH

The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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

$36.67 one way

$73.35 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $40.70 $81.40
premium $4.91 $45.67 $91.34
diesel $5.61 $52.17 $104.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.9 0 $24.81 $11.34
Efficient EV 59.1 0 $20.68 $9.45
EV Truck/SUV 94.5 1 $33.08 $15.12

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Toledo, OH

Late night in Toledo on Wednesday

Local time

12:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Valley, OH

Late night in Spring Valley on Wednesday

Local time

12:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 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 Spring Valley, OH covers 236.3 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, I 75, Portsmouth - Columbus Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 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 $36.67 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 27 significant decision points across 236.3 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.
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 Spring Valley, OH, road signs point toward Columbus and Circleville.

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