How far is Circleville, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Circleville, OH to Toledo, OH is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.71 mi
02h 55m
Flight
146.1 mi
235.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.1 mi
Kilometers
235.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.71 mi
Kilometers
261.85 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Circleville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Circleville
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Circleville
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
Mount Victory
OH

Human settlement in Hardin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Circleville
81.3 mi
01h 27m
To Toledo
81.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Circleville and Toledo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    159 m · 27 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1246 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US23: Columbus

    1707 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 31: Kenton

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 31: Kenton

    113 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street

    128 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    767 ft · 15 sec · North Maple Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 31

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31

    28 m · 1 sec · State Route 31

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 31

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 31

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Eliza Street

    109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Detroit Street

    1710 ft · 42 sec · North Detroit Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 68

    8.5 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 68

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    14.5 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    2481 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    2057 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Township Road 145

    3165 ft · 2 min · Township Road 145

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Fassett Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Front Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Circleville 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Township Road 145
43 mi · 26%
State Route 31
30.7 mi · 19%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
19.2 mi · 12%
US 33 West
17 mi · 10%
US23
16.5 mi · 10%
Main Street
14.9 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Township Road 145

Merge slight left

42.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Victory
01h 27m from Circleville
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Circleville 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 Circleville to Toledo?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Mount Victory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Circleville and 81.3 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Victory

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Victory, 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 Mount Victory.

BUS

Columbus, OH

78 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Circleville and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 146.1 mi (235.12 km).

Circleville

#1 Circleville

City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States

Population2,494
Coordinates39.6006200, -82.9460100
Altitude212
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: South Court Street (-82.945782, 39.600552)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.53
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.27 $42.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.35 $48.70
Premium $4.79 $27.49 $54.99
Diesel $4.30 $24.70 $49.41

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 Circleville and Toledo. The current time is 21:08:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.