Where to stop

Best places to stop between Chicago and Cedar Point

The I-90 (Indiana and Ohio Turnpikes) drive runs about 300 miles and 4.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 84 of 300

   1. South Bend, IN

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 216 miles left to Cedar Point.

   Hotels in South BendWhere to stay in South Bend

2. Mile 247 of 300

   2. Toledo, OH

   The last big stop before Cedar Point, 53 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in ToledoWhere to stay in Toledo

Sights worth the detour

• Notre Dame in South Bend
• Toledo Museum of Art
• Cedar Point coasters and beach

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost