The Ohio Turnpike toll rates will increase on January 1, 2024.
The rate adjustment, which creates a responsible and stable financial plan, was authorized by members of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission to meet operating, debt service and capital improvement costs.
The commission relies primarily on toll revenue to maintain and operate the 241mile turnpike, which is one of the safest and most reliable toll roads in the country. The rate increases will help properly maintain the turnpike’s infrastructure, including bridge, roadway and other projects.
The cost of highway design, construction and maintenance is at an all-time high. According to the Federal Highway Administration, “inflation in the roadway construction sector is more extreme compared to the general economy.” Roadway construction costs, which include the price of materials, crude oil/fuel, labor and more, have increased significantly since December 2020.
Despite these cost increases, the turnpike still has some of the lowest toll rates in the country.
The 2024 Ohio Turnpike base passenger vehicle toll rate for E-ZPass customers will be $0.065 per mile, compared to $0.061 in 2023.
The 2024 turnpike base commercial vehicle toll rate for E-ZPass customers will be $0.204 per mile, compared to $0.189 in 2023.
E-ZPass customers are the most frequent users on the road and receive discounted toll rates and the highest level of convenience for payment. Despite the increases, passenger vehicle customers will continue to save an average of 33 percent on toll rates compared to cash/credit card paying customers.
For more information, visit Ohioturnpike.org.
