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Trip from Toledo, OH to Sharon, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
214 mi
344 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
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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Sharon, OH
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Trip Overview
Toledo, OH to Sharon, OH is 214 miles and takes about 4h 14m via I 77 and Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting the Midwest region from start to finish. Most of the route is highway driving, making it a straightforward trip. With just one recommended stop and a total drive time under five hours, it's a manageable day trip for most drivers.
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
107 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 53.3 mi | 57m |
| US 250 | 33.3 mi | 40m |
| East Main Street | 19.9 mi | 25m |
| Dover Road | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 55.9 mi, about 59m
Traffic on I-77
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~746 veh/hr typical · worst 971
Quietest
2 AM
~56 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Sharon, 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
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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
53 mi
·
57 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 118
Toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
Use 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
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West Church Street
15
Turn right onto SR 601
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
148 ft
·
6 sec
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SR 601
17
Continue on SR 601
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 601
18
Turn slight left onto SR 18
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 18
19
Turn straight onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
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North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
20
Turn slight left onto US 250; SR 13
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 250; SR 13
21
Continue on US 250; SR 162
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mill Street East
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 250
23
Enter roundabout onto US 250
210 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 250
24
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 42; US 250
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 42; US 250
26
Turn left onto US 250
20 mi
·
25 min
·
East Main Street
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
28
Turn left onto SR 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
29
Continue on SR 83
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
30
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
31
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
32
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
34
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
35
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
37
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
38
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Use the slight right lane.
41
Turn right onto SR 78
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
McConnelsville Road
42
Arrive at destination
SR 78
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip of just over 4 hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Toledo in the morning should get you to Sharon with plenty of daylight to spare. The longest stretch without an exit is about 56 miles on I 77, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that segment. With a fuel cost estimated around $33, it's a budget-friendly drive, but always check local gas prices. Consider stopping once to break up the drive and stretch your legs.
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 107 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 2h 11m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharon, 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 214 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 77 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Erie Islands Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Guernsey Interstate 77 NB
0.1 mi from route
Guernsey Interstate 77 SB
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Commodore Perry Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Blue Heron Service Area
0.2 mi from route
Wyandot Service Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.5 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.7 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Rest Area
1.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 211.7 — 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
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
7
149.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
|
US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
211.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
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 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.99 one way
$69.98 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $39.25 | $78.51 |
| premium | $5.23 | $44.07 | $88.14 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $52.88 | $105.75 |
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
$35
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.47 | $10.27 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.96 | $13.70 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Toledo, OH
Morning in Toledo on Thursday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
SW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Sharon, OH
Morning in Sharon on Thursday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
NE 2 mph
0% chance
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
4h 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 70% of the 214 miles on interstates like I 77 and the Ohio Turnpike. You'll experience a 55.9-mile stretch on I 77 without needing to exit. The highway portion will likely feel like consistent cruising, with exits becoming more frequent as you approach your destination. Expect to transition to surface roads for the final leg of your trip.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Ohio Turnpike. 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
10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 214 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 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,257 ft
607 ft
Total Climb
1,230 ft
Total Descent
868 ft
Highest Point
1,257 ft
~137.6 mi in
Elevation Range
650 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Sharon, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Norwalk along the way.
Norwalk
61.8 mi in
|
~1h 10m
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
- • Toledo Zoo — non-profit organization in the USA
- • Inverness Club — golf club and course in Toledo, Ohio
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 4h 14m. Total distance: 214 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m 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 55.9 miles on I 77. 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.
Yes — we found about 22 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 Sharon, 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 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Sharon, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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