How far is Fostoria, OH from Sylvania, OH?
The driving distance from Fostoria, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fostoria and Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fostoria and Sylvania.
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Start on West Tiffin Street
1192 ft · 55 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Turn right onto South Countyline Street
111 m · 6 sec · South Countyline Street
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Continue on County Line Street
1.6 km · 2 min · County Line Street
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Turn left onto Perrysburg Road
2649 ft · 1 min · Perrysburg Road
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Continue on McCutcheonville Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · McCutcheonville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCutcheonville Road
50 m · 3 sec · McCutcheonville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto McCutcheonville Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · McCutcheonville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto McCutcheonville Road
6 mi · 9 min · McCutcheonville Road
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Turn left onto Devils Hole Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Devils Hole Road
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Turn right onto Dunbridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Dunbridge Road
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Turn left onto Middleton Pike
2938 ft · 1 min · Middleton Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Toledo
1970 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3083 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 51 South, SR 184: Monroe Street, Sylvania
2040 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard
40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Erie Street
120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fostoria and Sylvania.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 475 North
Merge slight left onto I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
12.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fostoria and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fostoria to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Luckey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Fostoria and 24.8 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fostoria and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Luckey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Luckey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Bryan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fostoria and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 41.74 mi (67.18 km).
#1 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-83.71299, 41.71894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $8.73 | $17.47 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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