How far is Forest Park, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Toledo, OH is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
191.62 mi
02h 54m
Flight
171.41 mi
275.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.41 mi
Kilometers
275.86 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.62 mi
Kilometers
308.39 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
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
Wapakoneta
OH

City in Ohio

From Forest Park
96.1 mi
01h 27m
To Toledo
95.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
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 Forest Park and Toledo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Toledo.

  1. 1

    Start on Kenn Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Kenn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kemper Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    1959 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    37 mi · 43 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fassett Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Front Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
146 mi · 76%
Mill Creek Expressway
37 mi · 19%
Circle Freeway
2.18 mi · 1%
Oak Street
1.27 mi · 1%
West Kemper Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Miami Street
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

145 mi · 02h 38m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wapakoneta
01h 27m from Forest Park
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Park 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 Forest Park to Toledo?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Wapakoneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Forest Park and 95.6 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.05 one way or $50.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wapakoneta

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

106 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

119 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 171.41 mi (275.86 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
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: Kenn Road (-84.504002, 39.29032)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.05
Round trip
$50.09
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.05 $50.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.68 $57.35
Premium $4.79 $32.38 $64.76
Diesel $4.30 $29.10 $58.19

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 Forest Park and Toledo. The current time is 03:28:31.

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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.