Brush Creek, OH to Toledo, OH is 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 55m via US 23 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. You'll find this route to be primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. Consider this drive if you need an efficient way to cover ground between these two points without extensive planning.
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
95.6 miles from Brush Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23
52.1 mi
1h 2m
I 75
42.4 mi
45m
Newark Expressway
20.3 mi
22m
SR 15
17.6 mi
20m
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
16.3 mi
18m
Newark Road
13.5 mi
19m
State Route 37 East
8.7 mi
11m
Old River Road
3.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 52.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brush Creek, OH and Toledo, OH.
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Start on SR 555
0.4 mi·46 sec·Center Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 555
2.1 mi·2 min·Old River Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 555
1.0 mi·2 min·Old River Road
4
Continue on Moxahala Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Moxahala Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Pierce Street
413 ft·22 sec·Pierce Street
6
Turn right onto US 22; SR 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Putnam Avenue
7
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.2 mi·31 sec·South 6th Street
8
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi·52 sec·Main Street
9
Turn right onto Linden Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Linden Avenue
10
Turn left onto Lee Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Lee Street
11
Continue on Newark Road
14 mi·19 min·Newark Road
12
Continue on SR 146
2.2 mi·3 min·Nashport Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
14
Merge onto SR 16
20 mi·22 min·Newark Expressway
15
Take the exit onto SR 37
0.3 mi·43 sec·SR 37
Toward SR 37 West: JohnstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto SR 37
0.9 mi·59 sec·Johnstown-Alexandria Road
17
Continue on SR 37
0.6 mi·43 sec·East Main Street
18
Continue on SR 37
4.8 mi·5 min·Johnstown-Alexandria Road
19
Continue on SR 37
1.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
20
Continue on SR 37
11 mi·12 min·Johnstown-Alexandria Road
21
Turn straight onto SR 37
413 ft·12 sec·Morning Street
22
Turn left onto SR 37
1.3 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
23
Continue on US 36
8.7 mi·11 min·State Route 37 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi·1 min·Sunbury Road
25
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.6 mi·46 sec·East William Street
26
Turn right onto US 42
0.2 mi·18 sec·Lake Street
27
Turn left onto SR 37
0.3 mi·20 sec·East Central Avenue
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
29
Merge onto US 23
45 mi·53 min·US 23
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
7.4 mi·8 min·US 23
31
Continue on SR 15
18 mi·20 min·SR 15
32
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
42 mi·45 min·I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
34
Turn right onto SR 65
0.9 mi·1 min·Miami Street
35
Turn right onto SR 65
0.2 mi·30 sec·Fassett Street
36
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi·2 min·Oak Street
37
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Front Street
38
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·Main Street
39
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
40
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Bancroft Street
41
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
With a duration under 4 hours, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll only encounter one recommended stop, leaving plenty of room for spontaneous breaks if needed. Given the 191.3-mile distance, a fuel cost estimate of $30 is provided, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart, especially before the 52.1-mile stretch on US 23. Plan to refuel if your vehicle's range is less than this distance to avoid any detours.
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 95.6 miles from Brush Creek, OH, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.1 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 42 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 2h 2m 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 13m
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 Brush Creek, 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 Brush Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 191.3 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Brush Creek, 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 23 for about 52.1 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 143.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 555 / Old River Road
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 555 / Old River Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
43.3 mi into trip|~58m in|SR 37
Take the exit onto SR 37 toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
5
74 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
74.2 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
143.8 mi into trip|~2h 59m in|I 75; SR 15
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.69 one way
$59.38 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$32.95
$65.90
premium
$4.91
$36.97
$73.94
diesel
$5.61
$42.24
$84.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.4
0
$20.09
$9.18
Efficient EV
47.8
0
$16.74
$7.65
EV Truck/SUV
76.5
0
$26.78
$12.24
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brush Creek, OH
Morning
in Brush Creek on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Toledo, OH
Morning
in Toledo on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
New Albany, OH
96 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
9 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 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your journey on major roads like US 23 and I 75. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 52.1 miles on US 23. While largely on well-maintained highways, the Newark Expressway offers a brief change of pace. The drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.1 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 555 / Old River Road.
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 24 significant decision points across 191.3 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 0.4 miles (SR 555 / Old River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 miles (SR 37): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 191.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m 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 52.1 miles on US 23. 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 0.4 miles (SR 555 / Old River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 miles (SR 37): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Toledo, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
