How far is Centerville, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Centerville, OH to Toledo, OH is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
165.63 mi
02h 36m
Flight
144.16 mi
232.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.16 mi
Kilometers
232.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.63 mi
Kilometers
266.55 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Centerville
80.2 mi
01h 18m
To Toledo
85.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    39 m · 9 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard

    1257 ft · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue

    146 m · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2358 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fassett Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
145 mi · 88%
Far Hills Avenue
7.69 mi · 5%
Oak Street
1.27 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Miami Street
0.9 mi · 1%
East Bancroft Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 37m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 18m from Centerville
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Toledo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Centerville and 85.4 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Toledo.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Shawnee, 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 Fort Shawnee.

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 144.16 mi (232.01 km).

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#1 Centerville

City in Iowa, United States

Population23,882
Coordinates39.6283900, -84.1593800
Altitude311
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: West Franklin Street (-84.15938, 39.628396)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $21.64
Round trip
$43.27
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.64 $43.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.77 $49.55
Premium $4.79 $27.97 $55.95
Diesel $4.30 $25.14 $50.27

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 Centerville and Toledo. The current time is 22:46:48.

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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.