Connecting Shadyside to Toledo, this 218.1-mile journey across the Ohio Midwest takes approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes of drive time. Because the trip is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of about $33 to cover the distance. You will primarily navigate via US 250, the Ohio Turnpike, and Cadiz-Dennison Road. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a weekend itinerary, offering a direct path from the eastern edge of the state up to the northern coast.
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
109.1 miles from Shadyside, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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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
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
Central Avenue
7.1 mi
8m
SR 601
5.9 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 55.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside, OH and Toledo, OH.
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Start on SR 7 Scenic
29 ft·5 sec·Central Avenue
2
Continue on SR 7 Scenic
0.9 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto SR 7 Scenic
6.2 mi·7 min·Central Avenue
4
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
5
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
7
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
8
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
9
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi·5 min·Colerain Road
10
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
11
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
12
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
13
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
15
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
16
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
17
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
18
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Dover Road
22
Continue on SR 302
1.0 mi·1 min·Madison Avenue
23
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
24
Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3
3.3 mi·4 min·West Lincoln Way
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
15 mi·18 min·US 250
26
Continue on US 250
1.4 mi·2 min·US 250
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto US 42; US 250
1.0 mi·1 min·US 42; US 250
28
Turn left onto US 250
2.2 mi·2 min·US 250
29
Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60
68 ft·0 sec·North Cottage Street
30
Continue on US 250; SR 60
0.5 mi·34 sec·North Cottage Street
31
Continue on US 250; SR 60
3.7 mi·5 min·United States Highway 250
32
Continue on US 250; SR 60
2.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
33
Turn straight onto US 250
10 mi·11 min·US 250
34
Turn left onto US 250; SR 162
0.4 mi·24 sec·US 250; SR 162
35
Continue on US 250; SR 13; SR 162
4.8 mi·6 min·Wooster Street
36
Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi·7 min·North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
37
Turn right onto SR 18
22 ft·1 sec·State Route 18
38
Continue on SR 18
84 ft·1 sec·State Route 18
39
Turn slight right onto SR 601
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 601
40
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
139 ft·5 sec·SR 601
41
Continue on SR 601
4.9 mi·7 min·SR 601
42
Turn left onto SR 113
0.2 mi·42 sec·West Church Street
43
Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113
2.1 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 13; SR 113
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
45
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
47
Merge onto I 80; I 90
47 mi·49 min·Ohio Turnpike
48
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 71Toward I 280 North: Toledo, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
49
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
50
Continue on I 280
9.1 mi·10 min·I 280
51
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward SR 65
52
Continue on SR 65
0.5 mi·54 sec·Craig Bridge Street
53
Turn left onto SR 65
1.0 mi·1 min·North Summit Street
54
Turn right onto SR 120
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
55
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Bancroft Street
56
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, your best bet is to depart early to maximize your time in Toledo. You only have one planned stop on the route, so use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, especially since the turn-heavy nature of the local roads can be more taxing than a straight shot on the interstate. Keep an eye on your navigation when transitioning between Cadiz-Dennison Road and US 250 to stay on course. Because the drive is under five hours, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns, but staying consistent with your single-stop plan will keep you on schedule.
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 109.1 miles from Shadyside, OH, or about 2h 23m 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 48 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.1 miles or 2h 23m 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 50m
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 Shadyside, 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 Shadyside, OH
This is one driving day of about 218.1 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Shadyside, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 204.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip|~8m in|SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
5
53.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m 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,...
8
70 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
203.9 mi into trip|~4h 17m 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
204.8 mi into trip|~4h 19m 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
$33.85 one way
$67.70 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$37.57
$75.13
premium
$4.91
$42.15
$84.30
diesel
$5.61
$48.15
$96.31
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
$34
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: 76.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.4
0
$22.90
$10.47
Efficient EV
54.5
0
$19.08
$8.72
EV Truck/SUV
87.2
1
$30.53
$13.96
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 14, 2026
Origin
Shadyside, OH
Late night
in Shadyside on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Toledo, OH
Late night
in Toledo on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 18 mph15% chanceLive forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
109 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
22 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 38m 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 a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 56% of your journey utilizes highways, the route frequently transitions into more technical local roads that demand your full attention. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.1 miles along US 250, which provides a brief reprieve from the tighter turns found elsewhere. The character of the road shifts significantly as you move from the local backroads onto the higher-speed sections of the Ohio Turnpike, requiring you to adjust your driving style accordingly.
Only 56% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 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?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near SR 767; SR 7 Alt.
Driving Effort10/10
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 30 significant decision points across 218.1 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 7.1 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 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 Shadyside, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia, 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 38m. Total distance: 218.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Toledo, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
