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Trip from Toledo, OH to Perry Heights, 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

Distance

156.5 mi

252 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m

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

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Downtown Perry Heights, OH, OH

Perry Heights, OH

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Trip Overview

This 156.5-mile drive from Toledo, OH to Perry Heights, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of the journey on major roads like the Ohio Turnpike, State Route 21, and I-77. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, this Midwestern adventure offers a straightforward path. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 108 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, meaning you'll have plenty of continuous driving time. This trip is ideal if you're looking for an efficient drive between two points within Ohio.

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

78.3 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 108 mi 1h 55m
State Route 21 24.8 mi 29m
I 77 9.7 mi 11m
I 75 4.8 mi 5m
Lincoln Way East 2 mi 4m
Collingwood Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Brecksville Road 1 mi 1m
State Avenue Northeast 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 108 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Perry Heights, 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

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 left at fork onto I 80

9.2 mi · 9 min · Ohio Turnpike
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

22 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 173 Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville Use the right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

347 ft · 8 sec
16

Turn straight onto SR 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
18

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

9.7 mi · 11 min · I 77; SR 21
19

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21

25 mi · 29 min · State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Turn left onto SR 236

378 ft · 13 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest
21

Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · 1st Street Northeast
22

Turn left onto State Avenue Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Avenue Northeast
23

Turn right onto SR 241

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Wales Road Northeast
24

Turn left onto SR 172

2.0 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Way East
25

Arrive at destination

SR 172

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration and 156.5-mile distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially on the Ohio Turnpike. With a $24 fuel cost, plan your refueling stops accordingly, though the longest stretch of 108 miles means you won't need to stop for gas frequently. While the route is primarily highway, keep an eye out for signs indicating transitions between the Ohio Turnpike, State Route 21, and I-77 to ensure you're following the optimal path. The single recommended stop allows for a brief break if needed.

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 78.3 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108 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 34 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perry Heights, 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 156.5 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 108 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Fairview Park, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairview Park, OH

78 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

Green Creek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vermilion, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.3 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 Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108 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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 117 — 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
8
116.5 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland

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 173 Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
8
117 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.29 one way

$48.58 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.96 $53.91
premium $4.91 $30.25 $60.49
diesel $5.61 $34.55 $69.11

Estimated Tolls: $5.40

Ohio Turnpike (108 mi) $5.40

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

$24

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.43 $7.51
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.91 $10.02

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Morning in Toledo on Sunday

Local time

8:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perry Heights, OH

Morning in Perry Heights on Sunday

Local time

8:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

8 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 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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 118.7
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 156.5-mile trip, as 94% of the route utilizes major roadways. The drive begins with a significant 108-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike, setting a fast-paced tone. As you transition to State Route 21 and then I-77, the character remains predominantly that of efficient highway travel. This isn't a route for leisurely scenic byways; it's designed for covering ground effectively. The profile suggests a consistent, high-speed driving experience for most of the 3-hour duration.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and State Route 21. 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 20 significant decision points across 156.5 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Toledo, OH and Perry Heights, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Brecksville.

Cleveland

116.5 mi in | ~2h 9m

Brecksville

117 mi in | ~2h 10m

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. Total distance: 156.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 108 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.40 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 Perry Heights, 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 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Perry Heights, 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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