Trip from Toledo, OH to Bellbrook, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
161.1 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toledo, OH
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Bellbrook, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Toledo to Bellbrook is 161.1 miles and takes about 3h 7m via I 75 South, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The majority of this trip is on surface roads, so expect a more local feel rather than highway speeds for most of the way. It's a manageable one-day trip if you're looking for a straightforward drive between these two Ohio cities.
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
80.6 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 145.6 mi | 2h 38m |
| Wilmington Pike | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Feedwire Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Collingwood Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wilmington Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wayne Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Upper Bellbrook Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Keowee Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 132 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,020 veh/hr typical · worst 2,550
Quietest
2 AM
~227 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Bellbrook, OH.
Start on West Bancroft Street
Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard
Turn slight right onto CR 562
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Continue on I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Webster Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
Turn right onto South Keowee Street
Turn left onto Wayne Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Wilmington Pike
Continue on Wilmington Avenue
Continue on Wilmington Pike
Turn left onto Feedwire Road
Turn right onto C-86
Continue on North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of around 3 hours, this trip is best suited for a single day. You could leave in the morning and arrive in Bellbrook by lunchtime. With only one recommended stop and no long stretches on the highway, you have flexibility to depart whenever works best for you. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $27, and plan your stops accordingly, perhaps coinciding with a quick meal. Since it's mostly surface roads, be prepared for traffic lights and slower speeds through populated areas.
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.
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 35 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellbrook, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Toledo, 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 Toledo, OH
This is one driving day of about 161.1 miles and 3h 7m.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 80.6 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.6 miles.
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.
Love's Travel Stop
Petro Stopping Centers
Pilot Travel Center
Service Plaza
Wood Interstate 75 SB
Wood Interstate 75 NB
Hancock Interstate 75 NB
Hancock Interstate 75 SB
Auglaize Interstate 75 NB
Miami Interstate 75 NB
Miami Interstate 75 SB
Service Plaza
TA
Pilot Travel Center
Flying J Travel Center
Love's Travel Stop
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Flying J Travel Center
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
City of Wapakoneta Public Works
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Love's Travel Stop
Rest Area
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 149.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Webster Street, Keowee Street North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.74 one way
$49.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| premium | $4.98 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.92 | $7.73 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Toledo, OH
Late night in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Bellbrook, OH
Late night in Bellbrook on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 7m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 161.1 miles. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you make your way through towns and rural areas. The drive begins on Collingwood Boulevard and Sunrise Avenue before merging onto I 75 South, but the bulk of your travel will be on these surface roads.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Wilmington Pike. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Collingwood Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Collingwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
475 ft
Total Descent
344 ft
Highest Point
1,063 ft
~103.6 mi in
Elevation Range
451 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Toledo, OH to Bellbrook, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Keowee Street North along the way.
Keowee Street North
About the Cities
Starting in Toledo, OH
Full guide →Founded 1833
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.
Top landmarks
- • Toledo Museum of Art — art museum in Toledo, Ohio, USA
- • Inverness Club — golf club and course in Toledo, Ohio
- • National Museum of the Great Lakes — maritime museum in Ohio, US
Arriving in Bellbrook, OH
Full guide →Founded 1816
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 7m. Total distance: 161.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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