Spanning 212.1 miles across the Ohio heartland, this journey from Beaver to Toledo takes roughly 4 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Given the duration, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $32 for fuel to cover the distance. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including I-75, US-23, and SR-31, keeping you within the Midwest throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward, highway-focused trek that prioritizes efficiency over meandering detours, making it a reliable choice if you need to travel between these two points with minimal fuss.
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
106.1 miles from Beaver, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
42.4 mi
45m
US 23
34.5 mi
44m
SR 31
22.3 mi
32m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
19.2 mi
22m
East Emmitt Avenue
16.7 mi
22m
US 33
16.7 mi
18m
Main Street
15.1 mi
22m
United States Highway 68
8.5 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 42.4 mi, about 45m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,544 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,037
Quietest
2 AM
~266 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OH and Toledo, OH.
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Start on SR 335
85 ft·3 sec·SR 335
2
Turn right onto SR 335; C-57
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 335
2.0 mi·3 min·SR 335
4
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 124
7.3 mi·8 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 220
5.4 mi·9 min·Schuster Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 220
0.1 mi·20 sec·West 3rd Street
7
Turn left onto SR 220
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Market Street
8
Turn right onto US 23; SR 104; SR 335
17 mi·22 min·East Emmitt Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi·44 min·US 23
Toward US 23 North: ColumbusUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi·3 min·South High Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 270
19 mi·22 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 17BToward US 33 West, SR 161 West: MarysvilleUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 33; SR 161
17 mi·18 min·US 33; SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 92Toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward SR 31: KentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
370 ft·9 sec
Toward SR 31: Kenton
19
Keep slight left at fork
419 ft·12 sec
Toward Maple Street
20
Turn right onto SR 31
0.1 mi·15 sec·North Maple Street
21
Continue on SR 31
0.8 mi·1 min·State Route 31
22
Enter roundabout onto State Route 31
92 ft·1 sec·State Route 31
23
Continue on State Route 31
7.6 mi·10 min·State Route 31
24
Continue on SR 31
22 mi·32 min·SR 31
25
Turn left onto West Eliza Street
358 ft·17 sec·West Eliza Street
26
Turn right onto US 68
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Detroit Street
27
Continue on US 68
8.5 mi·12 min·United States Highway 68
28
Continue on US 68
14 mi·21 min·Main Street
29
Turn slight left onto US 68
0.5 mi·41 sec·US 68
30
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Main Street
31
Turn left onto TR 145
0.6 mi·1 min·Township Road 145
32
Turn left onto US 68; SR 15
2.2 mi·2 min·US 68; SR 15
33
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
42 mi·45 min·I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
35
Turn right onto SR 65
0.9 mi·1 min·Miami Street
36
Turn right onto SR 65
0.2 mi·30 sec·Fassett Street
37
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi·2 min·Oak Street
38
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Front Street
39
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·Main Street
40
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
41
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Bancroft Street
42
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever best fits your schedule. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 4-hour and 40-minute duration, which helps maintain focus during the longer highway segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between the interstate and smaller state routes, as local stations can vary in convenience. To make the most of your time on the road, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion on the busier stretches of I-75. Taking this approach ensures you arrive in Toledo refreshed rather than fatigued by the steady interstate pace.
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 106.1 miles from Beaver, OH, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 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 47 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.1 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, 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 Beaver, OH
This is one driving day of about 212.1 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Beaver, 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 I 75 for about 42.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.9 and 106.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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31.9 mi into trip|~46m in|US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
7
69.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 West
8
89.1 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
6
106.2 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92
Toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
8
106.4 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 31: Kenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 31: Kenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.59 one way
$65.18 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$36.76
$73.52
premium
$4.99
$41.64
$83.29
diesel
$4.80
$40.05
$80.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.6
0
$22.27
$10.18
Efficient EV
53
0
$18.56
$8.48
EV Truck/SUV
84.8
1
$29.69
$13.57
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Beaver, OH
Evening
in Beaver on Monday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 2 to 7 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:21PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Toledo, OH
Evening
in Toledo on Monday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Smoke
N 5 to 15 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:21PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
85°F
Delaware, OH
106 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
4 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
4h 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 29.3
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused nature, with 74% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 42.4 miles spent on I-75. The experience is largely functional, moving from the regional landscape of Beaver into the northern reaches of the state. Because you are primarily utilizing major arteries, the road feels consistent and well-traveled rather than technical or winding. You can anticipate a steady flow of traffic as you navigate the transition from the smaller roads of SR-31 onto the faster-paced interstate system.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.4 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.9 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort10/10
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 30 significant decision points across 212.1 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 31.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,026 ft585 ft
Total Climb
444 ft
Total Descent
521 ft
Highest Point
1,026 ft
~121.2 mi in
Elevation Range
442 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beaver, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling and Kenton.
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.
Top landmarks
•Toledo Museum of Art — art museum in Toledo, Ohio, USA
•Inverness Club — golf club and course in Toledo, Ohio
•National Museum of the Great Lakes — maritime museum in Ohio, US
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 212.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.4 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Toledo, 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 31.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Toledo, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
