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Trip from Toledo, OH to Bellbrook, OH

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Compiled 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

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Bellbrook, OH, OH

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
Longest stretch: I 75 — 145.6 mi, about 2h 38m

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

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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.

1

Start on West Bancroft Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street
2

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard
3

Turn slight right onto CR 562

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
5

Merge onto I 75

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 75
6

Continue on I 75

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 75
Exit 200 Toward South Avenue
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

137 mi · 2 hr 28 min · I 75
Toward I 75 South: Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 54B Toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward Webster Street, Keowee Street North Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto Webster Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Webster Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · East 3rd Street
12

Turn right onto South Keowee Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Keowee Street
13

Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Wayne Avenue
14

Keep slight right at fork onto Wilmington Pike

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Wilmington Pike
15

Continue on Wilmington Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Avenue
16

Continue on Wilmington Pike

4.2 mi · 7 min · Wilmington Pike
17

Turn left onto Feedwire Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Feedwire Road
18

Turn right onto C-86

1.1 mi · 1 min · Upper Bellbrook Road
19

Continue on North Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.6 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.6 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 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

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Open the route before leaving Toledo, 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 Toledo, OH

This is one driving day of about 161.1 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Toledo, 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 75 for about 145.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elida, OH

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

Portage, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaverdam, OH

Meal break

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 check

Top 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.

Auglaize Interstate 75 SB

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Wood Interstate 75 SB

0.1 mi from route

Wood Interstate 75 NB

0.1 mi from route

Hancock Interstate 75 NB

0.1 mi from route

Hancock Interstate 75 SB

0.1 mi from route

Auglaize Interstate 75 NB

0.1 mi from route

Miami Interstate 75 NB

0.1 mi from route

Miami Interstate 75 SB

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.6 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.6 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.6 mi from route

City of Wapakoneta Public Works

1.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.5 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

2.1 mi from route

Rest Area

2.5 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Collingwood Boulevard

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

Navigation decision point

7
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South: Dayton
8
147.8 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 54B Toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street,...
8
148.1 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Webster Street, Keowee Street North
5
149.1 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | East 3rd Street

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

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
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.

Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Late night in Toledo on Saturday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellbrook, OH

Late night in Bellbrook on Saturday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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 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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 150
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 161.1
View on nps.gov

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.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.6 mi on I 75.

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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

1,063 ft 612 ft

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.

On the drive from Toledo, OH to Bellbrook, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Keowee Street North along the way.

Keowee Street North

148.1 mi in | ~2h 43m

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

The longest stretch is about 145.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 32 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Bellbrook, 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. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Bellbrook, 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, 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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