Spanning 219.7 miles across the Ohio heartland, this route connects Toledo to Brookville in approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes. You can easily tackle this journey in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than a multi-day expedition. Budgeting about $33 for fuel will cover your transit across the Midwest. Since you are staying within the same region, you will notice a consistent landscape as you transition from the northern reaches of the state down toward the southwest. This drive is a straightforward, highway-focused trek that prioritizes speed and directness over detours.
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
109.9 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23
52.4 mi
1h 2m
I 75
43.8 mi
47m
Old Logan Road
26.7 mi
30m
I 71
22.1 mi
25m
US 68
17.7 mi
21m
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi
14m
Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi
11m
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 52.4 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Brookville, 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 200Toward South Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
36 mi·38 min·I 75
Toward I 75 South: DaytonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15
0.6 mi·1 min·US 68; SR 15
Exit 156Toward US 68, SR 15
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15
17 mi·19 min·US 68; SR 15
Exit 156Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
10
Continue on US 23
52 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 115Toward SR 37
12
Turn left onto SR 37
0.3 mi·26 sec·East Central Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 42
0.2 mi·17 sec·Lake Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 36; SR 521
0.6 mi·44 sec·East William Street
15
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.9 mi·1 min·Sunbury Road
16
Continue on US 36; SR 37
5.8 mi·7 min·State Route 37 East
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
18
Merge onto I 71
22 mi·25 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 107Toward I 70 East: WheelingUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 70
3.0 mi·4 min·East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 105AToward US 33 East: LancasterUse the slight right lane.
22
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi·29 sec·College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 33
8.8 mi·11 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 33
7.6 mi·9 min·Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 33
14 mi·14 min·Lancaster Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 33
3.5 mi·4 min·Logan-Lancaster Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Continue on US 33
2.6 mi·3 min·Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 33
27 mi·30 min·Old Logan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
135 ft·3 sec·North North Plains Road
31
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi·55 sec·North North Plains Road
32
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi·56 sec·South North Plains Road
33
Continue on SR 682
2.8 mi·5 min·South Plains Road
34
Turn right onto Luhrig Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Luhrig Road
35
Arrive at destination
Luhrig Road
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple because the 4.5-hour duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Since you only need one planned stop to maintain a comfortable pace, try to time your break to coincide with the end of your longest stretch on US 23. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid peak traffic congestion typically found on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $33 estimated cost is a reliable baseline for budgeting your travel expenses. Because the route is relatively short, don't feel pressured to rush; use that single stop to stretch your legs thoroughly before finishing the final leg of your journey.
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 109.9 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 8m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookville, 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 219.7 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 US 23 for about 52.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 150.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
45.9 mi into trip|~52m in|US 68; SR 15
Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15
7
46.5 mi into trip|~53m in|US 68; SR 15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
7
146.4 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 107
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
7
150.2 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105A
Toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.10 one way
$68.19 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$37.84
$75.68
premium
$4.91
$42.46
$84.92
diesel
$5.61
$48.51
$97.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 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
65.9
0
$23.07
$10.55
Efficient EV
54.9
0
$19.22
$8.79
EV Truck/SUV
87.9
1
$30.76
$14.06
Gas CO2
77 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 17, 2026
Origin
Toledo, OH
Late night
in Toledo on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Patchy Fog
NW 2 to 9 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Brookville, OH
Late night
in Brookville on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Albany, OH
110 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
5 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
4h 27m 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 trip dominated by major thoroughfares, with 70% of your travel occurring on highway systems. You will spend your time navigating a combination of US 23, I-75, and Old Logan Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 52.4-mile segment on US 23, which allows for steady, consistent driving. While the pace is generally fast, the character of the road shifts as you move between the interstate and local segments. You should prepare for a mix of high-speed cruising and the occasional transition onto smaller roads as you approach Brookville.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.4 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near I 75.
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 19 significant decision points across 219.7 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 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles (US 68; SR 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Toledo, OH to Brookville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
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 27m. Total distance: 219.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.4 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Brookville, 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 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles (US 68; SR 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Brookville, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
