This 179-mile journey from Toledo to Lisbon, Ohio, is an efficient drive that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 37 minutes, making it a perfect one-day road trip. With 88% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Ohio Turnpike and SR 14, offering a straightforward path through the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost is around $28, and with only one recommended stop, you can plan for minimal delays. This route is designed for travelers seeking a direct and uncomplicated transit between these two Ohio cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.7 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 179.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 88% of your travel on high-speed roads like the Ohio Turnpike and SR 14. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 122 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, allowing for consistent progress. While primarily highway, the route eventually transitions to South Lincoln Avenue, offering a slight change in pace as you approach your destination. This drive prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, keeping you moving steadily.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 122 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 179.3 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
130.5 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
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 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
5
130.8 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent
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 Lisbon, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro, Kent and Ravenna.
Streetsboro
130.5 mi in|~2h 24m
Kent
130.8 mi in|~2h 24m
Ravenna
131.2 mi in|~2h 25m|via SR 14
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
122 mi
2h 10m
SR 14
23.8 mi
36m
South Lincoln Avenue
8.5 mi
12m
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi
12m
I 75
4.8 mi
5m
US 62
3.5 mi
5m
State Route 14
3.4 mi
5m
Collingwood Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 122 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Lisbon, 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 200Toward South Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: PerrysburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 80, I 90Use 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
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
36 mi·38 min·Ohio Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 187Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, StreetsboroUse the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent
15
Turn straight onto SR 14
24 mi·36 min·SR 14
Toward RavennaUse the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 14
422 ft·10 sec·State Route 14
17
Continue on SR 14
3.4 mi·4 min·State Route 14
18
Continue on SR 14
8.3 mi·12 min·Cleveland East Liverpool Road
19
Continue on SR 14
0.7 mi·1 min·Benton Road
20
Turn right onto US 62; SR 45
3.5 mi·5 min·US 62; SR 45
21
At end of road, turn right onto SR 45
8.5 mi·12 min·South Lincoln Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
SR 164
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-and-a-half-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Ohio Turnpike. With a longest stretch of 122 miles without a major road change, plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the midway point. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this route offers flexibility; you can easily adjust your timing. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Turnpike to SR 14, as this is where the character of the drive begins to shift slightly as you head toward Lisbon.
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 89.7 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.7 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lisbon, 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 179.3 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 122 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.7 mi from Toledo, OH
· 1h 40m into the drive
The midpoint is around 89.7 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 Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122 miles.
Arriving in Lisbon, OH
The final approach into Lisbon, 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 Lisbon, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 117.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.83 one way
$55.65 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$30.88
$61.77
premium
$4.91
$34.65
$69.31
diesel
$5.61
$39.59
$79.17
Estimated Tolls: $6.10
Ohio Turnpike
(122 mi)$6.10
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
$28
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
Efficient EV
44.8
0
$15.69
$7.17
EV Truck/SUV
71.7
0
$25.10
$11.48
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Toledo, OH
Afternoon
in Toledo on Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Lisbon, OH
Afternoon
in Lisbon on Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Macedonia, OH
90 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
14 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
3h 37m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Toledo, OH to Lisbon, OH covers 179.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 14, South Lincoln Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.7 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 $27.83 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 179.3 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 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.
Between Toledo, OH and Lisbon, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro, Kent and Ravenna.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
