This 214.2-mile journey from Dudley to Toledo, Ohio, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 18 minutes. Designed for a single day, you'll spend most of your time on major arteries like I-77 and the Ohio Turnpike, making it an efficient trip with an estimated fuel cost of $33. With 85% of the route on highways, this drive is ideal if you're looking to cover ground quickly. It's a practical option for anyone needing to get from one Midwest point to another without much 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
107.1 miles from Dudley, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
62.2 mi
1h 6m
US 250
53.7 mi
1h 4m
Ohio Turnpike
46.5 mi
49m
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
United States Highway 250
3.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on this road
474 ft·34 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Town Highway 326
464 ft·20 sec·Town Highway 326
3
Turn left onto Pine Lake Road
234 ft·17 sec·Pine Lake Road
4
Turn sharp right onto Hunkadora Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Hunkadora Road
5
Turn left onto SR 821
2.7 mi·4 min·Marietta Road
6
Turn left onto SR 78
0.4 mi·40 sec·McConnelsville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 77 North
8
Merge onto I 77
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Dover Road
13
Continue on SR 302
1.0 mi·1 min·Madison Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
15
Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3
3.3 mi·4 min·West Lincoln Way
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
15 mi·18 min·US 250
17
Continue on US 250
1.4 mi·2 min·US 250
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto US 42; US 250
1.0 mi·1 min·US 42; US 250
19
Turn left onto US 250
2.2 mi·2 min·US 250
20
Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60
68 ft·0 sec·North Cottage Street
21
Continue on US 250; SR 60
0.5 mi·34 sec·North Cottage Street
22
Continue on US 250; SR 60
3.7 mi·5 min·United States Highway 250
23
Continue on US 250; SR 60
2.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
24
Turn straight onto US 250
10 mi·11 min·US 250
25
Turn left onto US 250; SR 162
0.4 mi·24 sec·US 250; SR 162
26
Continue on US 250; SR 13; SR 162
4.8 mi·6 min·Wooster Street
27
Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi·7 min·North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
28
Turn right onto SR 18
22 ft·1 sec·State Route 18
29
Continue on SR 18
84 ft·1 sec·State Route 18
30
Turn slight right onto SR 601
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 601
31
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
139 ft·5 sec·SR 601
32
Continue on SR 601
4.9 mi·7 min·SR 601
33
Turn left onto SR 113
0.2 mi·42 sec·West Church Street
34
Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113
2.1 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 13; SR 113
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
36
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
38
Merge onto I 80; I 90
47 mi·49 min·Ohio Turnpike
39
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 71Toward I 280 North: Toledo, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
41
Continue on I 280
9.1 mi·10 min·I 280
42
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward SR 65
43
Continue on SR 65
0.5 mi·54 sec·Craig Bridge Street
44
Turn left onto SR 65
1.0 mi·1 min·North Summit Street
45
Turn right onto SR 120
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
46
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Bancroft Street
47
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 18-minute duration, this drive is best tackled in a single day. Consider departing early to maximize your time and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition to the Ohio Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 62.2 miles on I-77, to ensure you don't need to search for services unexpectedly.
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 107.1 miles from Dudley, OH, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 31m
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 Dudley, 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 Dudley, OH
This is one driving day of about 214.2 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Dudley, 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 77 for about 62.2 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 200.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Hunkadora Road
Turn sharp right onto Hunkadora Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North
8
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 15m 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
8
200 mi into trip|~3h 57m 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
6
200.9 mi into trip|~3h 59m 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
$33.24 one way
$66.49 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$36.89
$73.79
premium
$4.91
$41.40
$82.80
diesel
$5.61
$47.29
$94.59
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
$33
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.49
$10.28
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.74
$8.57
EV Truck/SUV
85.7
1
$29.99
$13.71
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Dudley, OH
Morning
in Dudley on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Toledo, OH
Morning
in Toledo on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:09PM EDT until April 16 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
4h 18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an 85% highway-focused experience on this route. The majority of your drive will be on high-speed interstates and turnpikes, offering a consistent pace. You'll encounter stretches like the 62.2-mile segment on I-77, allowing for extended periods of uninterrupted driving. While primarily a highway grind, the shift between I-77, US 250, and the Ohio Turnpike will provide some variation in the road environment as you progress toward Toledo.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.2 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 250. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hunkadora Road.
Driving Effort9/10
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 31 significant decision points across 214.2 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 0.2 miles (Hunkadora Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 66.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dudley, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward Massillon and Detroit.
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 4h 18m. Total distance: 214.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.2 miles on I 77. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hunkadora Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 66.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Toledo, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
