Origin
Toledo, OH
Afternoon in Toledo on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toledo, OH to North Madison, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
159.6 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
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.
Toledo, OH
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North Madison, OH
Josh Sorenson
Trip Overview
Toledo, OH to North Madison, OH is 159.6 miles and takes about 3h 7m via Ohio Turnpike and I 90, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily stays within Ohio, moving you across the Midwest region. Given its relatively short duration and high highway share, it's an efficient option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates, making it a straightforward journey for getting from point A to point B.
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
79.8 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 77 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 90 | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Northwest Freeway | 25.6 mi | 30m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Euclid Spur | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Ohio Turnpike Connector | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Collingwood Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 77 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and North Madison, OH.
1
Start on West Bancroft Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
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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
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Exit 200
Toward South Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80, I 90
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
10
Merge onto I 80; I 90
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ohio Turnpike Connector
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 90; SR 2
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
15
Continue on I 90; SR 2
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Euclid Spur
Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 271
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 90
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 212
Toward SR 528: Madison, Thompson
19
Turn left onto SR 528
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto SR 84; SR 528
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn left onto SR 528
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lake Street
22
Continue on SR 528
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hubbard Road
23
Turn left onto US 20
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Ridge Road
24
Arrive at destination
US 20
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this is an easy same-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen traffic. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a clear exit is 77 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so ensure you're topped up before embarking on that segment. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this journey with a single break for gas or a quick stretch.
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 79.8 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Madison, 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 159.6 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 77 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Toledo, 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 77 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 128.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80, I 90
6
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
6
85.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
128.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
I 90 / Euclid Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.77 one way
$49.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $30.85 | $61.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.24 | $70.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.98
Ohio Turnpike
(79.6 mi)
$3.98
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
$25
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.34 | $10.21 |
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.
Destination
North Madison, OH
Afternoon in North Madison on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
12 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.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 115.5
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 92% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Ohio Turnpike and I 90. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 159.6 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 77 miles on the Ohio Turnpike. The Northwest Freeway provides an initial segment before merging onto the primary interstate corridors. The character is predominantly that of a swift, direct transit, with minimal deviations from high-speed driving.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 159.6 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Toledo, OH
Full guide →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.
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: 159.6 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 (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.98 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 North Madison, 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 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 North Madison, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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