Toledo to Wellsville is 210.5 miles and takes about 3h 55m via Ohio Turnpike and SR 11, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, taking you across the Midwest region. It's a mostly highway trip, making it a straightforward option for a single day. You'll find the route efficient, covering a significant distance with a relatively short travel time, ideal if you're looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
105.2 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
153.3 mi
2h 44m
SR 11
33.5 mi
36m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
I 80
5.2 mi
7m
I 75
4.8 mi
5m
SR 7
2.8 mi
4m
Collingwood Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 153.3 mi, about 2h 44m
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 Wellsville, 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
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
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 218Toward I 80 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.0 mi·5 min·I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 11 South: Canfield
17
Merge onto SR 11; I 80 Alt
33 mi·36 min·SR 11; I 80 Alt
18
Continue on US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
19
Take the exit onto SR 7
2.8 mi·4 min·SR 7
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
21
Turn right onto SR 45
0.2 mi·21 sec·Wells Avenue
22
Continue on Lisbon Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lisbon Street
23
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·3rd Street
24
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3h 55m drive, consider leaving Toledo in the morning to maximize daylight. The route is efficient enough to complete in one day, so you have flexibility with your timing. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient point along the Ohio Turnpike for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel level, especially as you approach Wellsville, as the $35 fuel cost is an estimate. The shift from the Ohio Turnpike to SR 11 marks the main change in road type, so be aware of that transition.
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 105.2 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.3 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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 1h 57m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wellsville, 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 210.5 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 153.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 161.7 — 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
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
94.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
161.7 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.42 one way
$68.84 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.66
$38.61
$77.22
premium
$5.23
$43.35
$86.70
diesel
$6.28
$52.01
$104.02
Estimated Tolls: $7.66
Ohio Turnpike
(153.3 mi)$7.66
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
$34
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.10
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.47
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Toledo, OH
Morning
in Toledo on Thursday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
SW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wellsville, OH
Morning
in Wellsville on Thursday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
58°F
Macedonia, OH
105 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 55m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 116.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 95% of the drive on highways, expect a smooth experience for most of the 210.5 miles. The longest stretch without a major road change is 153.3 miles on the Ohio Turnpike. You'll transition to SR 11 and then River Lake Highway for the final portion, shifting from dense highway exits to more open cruising. This segment will feel like steady progress with fewer interruptions.
95% 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: 153.3 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 11. 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 210.5 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,182 ft612 ft
Total Climb
810 ft
Total Descent
723 ft
Highest Point
1,182 ft
~180.4 mi in
Elevation Range
571 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 Wellsville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown 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
•Toledo Zoo — non-profit organization in the USA
•Inverness Club — golf club and course in Toledo, Ohio
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 210.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 153.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.66 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 28 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 Wellsville, 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 28 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 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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Wellsville, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
