Trip from Cadiz, OH to Toledo, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

187.7 mi

302 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 42m ★

6 AM

3h 55m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 4m

12 PM

4h 1m

3 PM

4h 5m

5 PM

4h 19m

8 PM

3h 47m

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

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Cadiz, OH

Antonio Garcia Prats

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Trip Overview

This 187.7-mile drive from Cadiz, OH to Toledo, OH is a manageable one-day adventure, taking approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 250 and the Ohio Turnpike, the route has a 65% highway share, making it a straightforward journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it's an economical option for travelers within the Midwest. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relatively quick transition between these two Ohio locations without the need for an overnight stop. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.

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

93.9 miles from Cadiz, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 250	55.1 mi	1h 6m
Ohio Turnpike	46.5 mi	49m
Cadiz-Dennison Road	21.4 mi	30m
Water Street	15.9 mi	17m
I 280	9.1 mi	10m
SR 601	5.9 mi	9m
North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road	5.6 mi	7m
Wooster Street	4.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 250 — 55.1 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cadiz, OH and Toledo, OH.

Start on US 250

0.2 mi · 16 sec · East Market Street

Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue

Turn right onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

Continue on US 250; SR 800

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 250; SR 800

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250; SR 800

Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800

16 mi · 17 min · Water Street

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250

Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250

Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dover Road

Continue on SR 302

1.0 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South

Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

15 mi · 18 min · US 250

Continue on US 250

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 250

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250

Turn left onto US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250

Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60

68 ft · 0 sec · North Cottage Street

Continue on US 250; SR 60

0.5 mi · 34 sec · North Cottage Street

Continue on US 250; SR 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

Continue on US 250; SR 60

2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn straight onto US 250

10 mi · 11 min · US 250

Turn left onto US 250; SR 162

0.4 mi · 24 sec · US 250; SR 162

Continue on US 250; SR 13; SR 162

4.8 mi · 6 min · Wooster Street

Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

Turn right onto SR 18

22 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18

Continue on SR 18

84 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18

Turn slight right onto SR 601

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 601

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

139 ft · 5 sec · SR 601

Continue on SR 601

4.9 mi · 7 min · SR 601

Turn left onto SR 113

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West Church Street

Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 250; SR 13; SR 113

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 80; I 90

47 mi · 49 min · Ohio Turnpike

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 71 Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

Continue on I 280

9.1 mi · 10 min · I 280

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 9 Toward SR 65

Continue on SR 65

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Craig Bridge Street

Turn left onto SR 65

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Summit Street

Turn right onto SR 120

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street

Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Bancroft Street

Arrive at destination

West Bancroft Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 54-minute duration, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. With only one recommended stop and a clear highway focus, pacing is straightforward; however, plan for one fuel stop to ensure you arrive in Toledo with peace of mind, especially given the estimated $29 fuel cost. The longest stretch without a turn is 55.1 miles on US 250, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration of continuous driving before needing a break. Flexibility is key on this relatively short journey.

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 93.9 miles from Cadiz, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 41 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93.9 miles or 1h 59m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cadiz, 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 Cadiz, OH

This is one driving day of about 187.7 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Cadiz, 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 250 for about 55.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westfield Center, OH

94 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

Sugarcreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.9 miles from Cadiz, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Christmas Run Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Wooster, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13302635207

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 174.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

23.4 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 250; SR 800

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...

39.6 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

119.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | SR 601

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

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 71 Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

174.4 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.13 one way

$58.26 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$32.33	$64.66
premium	$4.91	$36.28	$72.55
diesel	$5.61	$41.44	$82.88

Estimated Tolls: $2.33

Ohio Turnpike (46.5 mi) $2.33

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

$29

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.3	$19.71	$9.01
Efficient EV	46.9	$16.42	$7.51
EV Truck/SUV	75.1	$26.28	$12.01

Gas CO2

66 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 20, 2026

Origin

Cadiz, OH

Morning in Cadiz on Tuesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toledo, OH

Morning in Toledo on Tuesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 54m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this route, with 65% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches on US 250 and the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 55.1 miles on US 250, providing a good stretch of driving without frequent turns. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of roads like Cadiz-Dennison Road suggests a mix that may include some local road transitions, but the overall character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. It's a drive designed for covering ground.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 55.1 mi on US 250.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 250 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in near US 250; SR 800.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 27 significant decision points across 187.7 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 23.4 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.2 miles (SR 601): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cadiz, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia, Massillon and Detroit.

New Philadelphia

23.4 mi in | ~33m | via US 250; SR 800

Massillon

39.6 mi in | ~51m | via US 250

Detroit

173.5 mi in | ~3h 33m

About the Cities

Starting in Cadiz, OH

Full guide →

Cadiz is a village of over 3,000 people (2020) in Southeast Ohio, and the county seat of the sparsely populated Harrison County.

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 54m. Total distance: 187.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.1 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.33 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

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.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

Promenade Park

Christmas Run Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cadiz, OH

Toledo, OH

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 54m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Cadiz, OH

Arriving in Toledo, OH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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