The Ohio Turnpike toll rates are set to increase next month.
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The Ohio Turnpike’s yearly toll rate increase goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025, CBS affiliate WTOL-11 reported .
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Turnpike tolls are determined based on vehicle classification and distance traveled.
For Class 1 passenger vehicles (low two-axle vehicles and all motorcycles):
- E-ZPass rate: 7.1 cents per mile (up from 6.5 cents per mile in 2024)
- Cash/credit rate: 10.4 cents per mile (up from 9.6 cents per mile in 2024)
For commercial vehicles (Class 5):
- E-ZPass rate: 22 cents per mile (up from 20.4 cents in 2024)
- Cash/credit rate: $27.6 cents per mile (up from 25.6 cents in 2024)
The toll rate adjustment was authorized by the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission and is intended to create a responsible and stable financial plan to cover operating costs, debt service, and capital improvements, according to Turnpike officials.