Trip from Toledo, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

83.9 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 46m

3 PM

1h 48m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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

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Toledo, OH

Zekai Zhu

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Toledo to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, expect a straightforward 83.9-mile journey across the Ohio Midwest. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can anticipate a fuel cost of approximately $12 for the one-way transit. Navigating the route involves a mix of Collingwood Boulevard, Sunrise Avenue, and I-75 South. Because the total travel time is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day without worrying about exhausting stretches behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.9 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature rather than high-speed highway cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience compared to a standard interstate trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Collingwood Boulevard, which highlights the frequent turns you will encounter throughout the 83.9-mile path. You will find that the road demands your full attention as you transition between local surface streets. It is a practical, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network for the entire duration of the trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Collingwood Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Toledo, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toledo, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Collingwood Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sunrise Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 75 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 75	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 795	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ohio Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Collingwood Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Vermilion-on-the-Lake, 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 Sunrise Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue

Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Dayton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 75 South: Dayton

Merge slight left

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Continue on I 75

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 75

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

0.2 mi · 31 sec · SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 80, I 90

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

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

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

53 mi · 57 min · Ohio Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk

Keep slight right to continue on US 250: Sandusky

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 250: Sandusky

Merge slight left onto Milan Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Milan Road

Turn sharp right onto Mason Road West

2.0 mi · 2 min · Mason Road West

Turn left onto Mudbrook Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Mudbrook Road

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge slight left

11 mi · 11 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Vermilion, Wakeman

0.3 mi · 41 sec · SR 60: Vermilion, Wakeman

Turn left onto State Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Road

Continue on State Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

341 ft · 12 sec · South Street

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

2.3 mi · 3 min · Liberty Avenue

Turn left onto Overlook Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Overlook Road

Turn left onto Berkley Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Berkley Road

Turn right onto Commings Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Commings Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 1 hour and 42-minute drive is short, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best fits your schedule without needing to worry about long-distance pacing. You will not need to plan for any major stops along the way given the relatively brief duration. However, keep in mind that the turn-heavy profile of this route means you should remain alert and follow your navigation closely. Budgeting about $12 for fuel should cover your needs comfortably for the trip. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by heading out early to maximize your time once you arrive in Vermilion-on-the-Lake.

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 41.9 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 51m into the drive.

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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 51m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vermilion-on-the-Lake, 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 83.9 miles and 1h 42m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.9 mi from Toledo, OH · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ada, OH

42 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

Akron, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ada, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH

The final approach into Vermilion-on-the-Lake, 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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake, 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

$12.55 one way

$25.10 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$14.01	$28.02
premium	$4.79	$15.82	$31.64
diesel	$5.64	$18.64	$37.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.2	$8.81	$4.03
Efficient EV	21	$7.34	$3.36
EV Truck/SUV	33.6	$11.75	$5.37

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Toledo, OH

Night in Toledo on Sunday

Local time

10:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH

Night in Vermilion-on-the-Lake on Sunday

Local time

10:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

56°F

Ada, OH

42 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

20 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

1h 42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Toledo, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Collingwood Boulevard, Sunrise Avenue, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $12.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Toledo, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toledo, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Toledo, OH to Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.