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Trip from Toledo, OH to Venice, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

51.2 mi

82 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Venice, OH, OH

Venice, OH

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

Toledo, OH to Venice, OH is 51.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via SR 2, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. The route offers a mixed driving experience, meaning you'll encounter both highway speeds and more local road conditions. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal one-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of time to explore your destination upon arrival.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 2 22.8 mi 27m
Jerusalem Road 16.8 mi 22m
Navarre Avenue 7.4 mi 12m
West Bancroft Street 0.9 mi 2m
Cherry Street 0.9 mi 1m
Fremont Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Oak Street 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 2 — 22.8 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Venice, OH.

1

Start on West Bancroft Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street
2

Turn right onto SR 120

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto Front Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Front Street
5

Continue on Oak Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Oak Street
6

Turn left onto SR 2; SR 51

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Woodville Road
7

Turn slight left onto SR 2

7.4 mi · 12 min · Navarre Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 2

17 mi · 22 min · Jerusalem Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on SR 2

23 mi · 27 min · SR 2
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward Sandusky, Fremont Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto US 6

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fremont Avenue
12

Turn right onto US 6

6 ft · 0 sec · Venice Road
13

Arrive at destination

US 6

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Oak Harbor, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Harbor, OH

26 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

Curtice, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oak Harbor, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.6 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 51.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 120 / Cherry Street

Turn right onto SR 120 / Cherry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Front Street

Turn right onto Front Street

Navigation decision point

7
50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward Sandusky, Fremont

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 Sandusky, Fremont
4
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 6 / Fremont Avenue

Turn left onto US 6 / Fremont Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 6 / Venice Road

Turn right onto US 6 / Venice Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.95 one way

$15.89 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $8.82 $17.64
premium $4.91 $9.90 $19.79
diesel $5.61 $11.30 $22.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46
Efficient EV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
EV Truck/SUV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 20, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Morning in Toledo on Tuesday

Local time

9:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

30°F

Widespread Frost

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 4:36AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 4:36AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Venice, OH

Morning in Venice on Tuesday

Local time

9:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Oak Harbor, OH

26 mi in

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

35 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This journey features a mixed drive profile, with 45% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience approximately 22.8 miles on SR 2 as a continuous stretch, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the drive. The remaining sections will likely involve navigating through more local roads like Jerusalem Road and Navarre Avenue, which could mean varied speed limits and more frequent turns. Expect the scenery and driving conditions to shift as you transition between these different road types.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on SR 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SR 120 / Cherry Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SR 120 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 1h 11m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on SR 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.

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 0.9 miles (SR 120 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Venice, OH before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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