Toledo, OH to Pittsfield, OH is 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m via Ohio Turnpike and US 20, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and entirely within Ohio, making it a straightforward hop. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so expect a quick transit. It's a good option for a quick errand or connecting to another route without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.6 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
53.3 mi
57m
Townsend Avenue
9.4 mi
13m
US 20
7 mi
9m
South Main Street
4.9 mi
7m
I 75
4.8 mi
5m
Milan Road
2.2 mi
3m
Collingwood Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Townsend Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 53.3 mi, about 57m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,219 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,974
Quietest
2 AM
~292 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 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 Pittsfield, 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 200Toward South Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: PerrysburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 80, I 90Use 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
53 mi·57 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 118Toward US 250: Sandusky, NorwalkUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 250: Norwalk
13
Merge onto US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·Milan Road
14
Turn left onto SR 113
0.2 mi·45 sec·West Church Street
15
Turn right onto SR 601
4.9 mi·7 min·South Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
256 ft·10 sec·US 20
17
Continue on US 20
6.9 mi·9 min·US 20
18
Turn right onto SR 303
229 ft·4 sec·Hyde Street
19
Turn straight onto SR 303
0.6 mi·1 min·Townsend Street
20
Continue on SR 303
9.4 mi·13 min·Townsend Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
SR 303
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 49-minute duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in Toledo and arrive in Pittsfield with plenty of afternoon daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, you won't need to worry much about budget, but it's always wise to top off your tank before leaving Toledo. The longest stretch without an exit is 53.3 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so plan any necessary breaks before or after that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.6 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsfield, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toledo, OH
This is one driving day of about 87.2 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Toledo, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 53.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 62.6 — 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
8
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
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 118
Toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
5
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 250: Norwalk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 250: Norwalk
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.39 one way
$26.78 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$15.11
$30.21
premium
$4.98
$17.10
$34.21
diesel
$5.60
$19.22
$38.44
Estimated Tolls: $2.67
Ohio Turnpike
(53.3 mi)$2.67
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
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.2
0
$9.16
$4.19
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.63
$3.49
EV Truck/SUV
34.9
0
$12.21
$5.58
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 1, 2026
Origin
Toledo, OH
Late night
in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 8:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Pittsfield, OH
Late night
in Pittsfield on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 9 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 8:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
59°F
Monroeville, OH
44 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
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
1h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 75% of this 87.2-mile drive is on highways. You'll be on the Ohio Turnpike for a stretch of 53.3 miles before transitioning to surface roads. After the highway portion, expect more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you navigate local roads like Townsend Avenue and US 20 into Pittsfield.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Townsend Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
888 ft596 ft
Total Climb
393 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
888 ft
~81 mi in
Elevation Range
293 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 Pittsfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Norwalk 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 87.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.67 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.
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 Pittsfield, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsfield, OH before heading back.
