Origin
Buckeye Lake, OH
Evening in Buckeye Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
165.5 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckeye Lake, OH
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Toledo, OH
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Trip Overview
Buckeye Lake, OH to Toledo, OH is 165.5 miles and takes about 3h 22m via US 23 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily uses US 23 and I-75, keeping you moving efficiently across Ohio's Midwest landscapes. With a total travel time under 3.5 hours and a single recommended stop, this is a straightforward, manageable trip. You'll find it's a practical choice for a quick journey between these two Ohio cities, especially if you value directness over a leisurely pace.
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
82.7 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 52.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 75 | 42.4 mi | 45m |
| SR 15 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Johnstown-Alexandria Road | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| State Route 37 East | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Lancaster Road Southwest | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| SR 37 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| I 70 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 52.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on Union Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
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Union Avenue
2
Continue on Anchors Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Anchors Way
3
Turn right onto Park Street
442 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto Myers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Myers Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 79
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hebron Road
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge onto I 70
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 126
Toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
10
Turn right onto SR 37
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lancaster Road Southwest
11
Take the ramp onto SR 37
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 37
Toward SR 16 West, SR 37 West
12
Take the exit onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 37
Toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 37
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
14
Continue on SR 37
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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East Main Street
15
Continue on SR 37
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
16
Continue on SR 37
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on SR 37
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
18
Turn straight onto SR 37
413 ft
·
12 sec
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Morning Street
19
Turn left onto SR 37
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
20
Continue on US 36
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 37 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
22
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
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East William Street
23
Turn right onto US 42
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Lake Street
24
Turn left onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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East Central Avenue
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
26
Merge onto US 23
45 mi
·
53 min
·
US 23
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 23
28
Continue on SR 15
18 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 15
29
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
31
Turn right onto SR 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami Street
32
Turn right onto SR 65
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fassett Street
33
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
34
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Front Street
35
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
36
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
37
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bancroft Street
38
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 22 minutes, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one main stop to break up the 165.5 miles, perhaps midway through the 52.1-mile stretch on US 23. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto longer highway segments, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The $26 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to factor in a little extra for unexpected detours or roadside breaks.
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 82.7 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, or about 1h 44m 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 44m 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 45m
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 Buckeye Lake, 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 Buckeye Lake, OH
This is one driving day of about 165.5 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 48.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 126
Toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 37
Take the ramp onto SR 37 toward SR 16 West, SR 37 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 16 West, SR 37 West
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.69 one way
$51.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $28.51 | $57.01 |
| premium | $4.91 | $31.99 | $63.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.38 | $7.94 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Toledo, OH
Evening in Toledo on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Ashley, OH
83 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 23 and I-75. Expect stretches of consistent speed, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 52.1 miles on US 23, which means you'll have plenty of time to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway, the mix of US 23 and I-75 offers some variation in the driving experience as you transition between them. The overall feel is one of steady progress rather than winding backroads, making it ideal for covering ground efficiently.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?
7/10
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 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 165.5 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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (SR 37): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (SR 37): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Toledo, OH
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 165.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (SR 37): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (SR 37): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Toledo, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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