How far is Bethlehem, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, OH to Toledo, OH is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.78 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.65 mi
115.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.65 mi
Kilometers
115.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.78 mi
Kilometers
171.85 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Bethlehem
49 mi
00h 52m
To Toledo
57.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Toledo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Toledo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 61

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Gamble Street

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Gamble Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Plymouth Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Plymouth Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Route 20

    2287 ft · 39 sec · Old Route 20

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    709 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1967 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 41 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Craig Bridge Street

    2713 ft · 54 sec · Craig Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Summit Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Summit Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Toledo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
38.1 mi · 36%
I 280 North
10.4 mi · 10%
Old Route 20
9.34 mi · 9%
South Gamble Street
8.5 mi · 8%
State Route 61
3.49 mi · 3%
North Street
2.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

38.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
00h 52m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Toledo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Toledo?

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Bethlehem and 57.7 miles from Toledo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Toledo.

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castalia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castalia.

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 71.65 mi (115.31 km).

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#1 Bethlehem

Human settlement in Ohio, United States

Population1,110
Coordinates40.8386700, -82.7199000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Toledo

#2 Toledo

The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area.

Population271,455
Coordinates41.6639400, -83.5552100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 61 (-82.7203, 40.838671)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.94
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.97 $27.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.79 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $4.30 $16.23 $32.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Toledo. The current time is 01:05:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.