Origin
Maumee, OH
Late night in Maumee on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
126.7 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maumee, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Euclid, OH
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Maumee to Euclid is 126.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 26 minutes via Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, connecting two Midwest locales. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip designed for efficiency. With a low estimated fuel cost and a short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit day. Consider this trip if you need to cover ground between these two points without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Maumee, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 82.1 mi | 1h 27m |
| Northwest Freeway | 25.6 mi | 30m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| I 90 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Ohio Turnpike Connector | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Conant Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Lakeland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Maumee, OH and Euclid, OH.
Start on US 20; SR 25
Continue on US 20
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 80; I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Continue on I 90; SR 2
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
Continue on I 90; SR 2
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Lakeland Boulevard
Turn left onto East 222nd Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 2 hour 26 minute duration, starting your drive in Maumee in the morning or early afternoon will easily get you to Euclid before dark. There are no recommended stops, so plan your fuel and rest breaks before you depart or be prepared to utilize service plazas along the Ohio Turnpike. The $20 fuel cost estimate is quite low, so monitor your gauge, especially during the 82.1-mile stretch on the Turnpike, as services can be spaced out.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Euclid, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Maumee, 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 Maumee, OH
This is one driving day of about 126.7 miles and 2h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Maumee, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 126.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward East 222nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East 222nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$19.66 one way
$39.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $24.49 | $48.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.97 | $55.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.24
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
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.74 | $8.11 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Maumee on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Euclid on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Ohio Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.1 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate primarily on the Northwest Freeway and Lakeland Freeway before merging onto the Turnpike. The profile suggests minimal deviations from high-speed travel, making it a direct path between your origin and destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Northwest Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 7 significant decision points across 126.7 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 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 84.8 miles (I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.9 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 126.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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