How far is Fostoria, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Fostoria, OH to Toledo, OH is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
45.11 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.75 mi
57.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.6 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Fostoria
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fostoria
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fostoria
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
Luckey
OH

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

From Fostoria
21.3 mi
00h 24m
To Toledo
23.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Fostoria and Toledo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Tiffin Street

    1192 ft · 55 sec · West Tiffin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Countyline Street

    111 m · 6 sec · South Countyline Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Line Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Line Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perrysburg Road

    2649 ft · 1 min · Perrysburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on McCutcheonville Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · McCutcheonville Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCutcheonville Road

    50 m · 3 sec · McCutcheonville Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto McCutcheonville Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · McCutcheonville Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    928 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bowling Green Road East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bowling Green Road East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McCutcheonville Road

    11 mi · 17 min · McCutcheonville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Five Point Road

    1846 ft · 34 sec · Five Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fremont Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fremont Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    2233 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fassett Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Front Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCutcheonville Road
25 mi · 55%
Fremont Pike
6.85 mi · 15%
Thompson Road
2.5 mi · 6%
Oak Street
1.27 mi · 3%
County Line Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Miami Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McCutcheonville Road

Turn right onto McCutcheonville Road

11 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luckey
00h 24m from Fostoria
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fostoria 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 Fostoria to Toledo?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 21.3 miles from Fostoria and 23.9 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Luckey

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

21 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

64 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Bryan

89 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

96 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fostoria and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.54 km).

Fostoria

#1 Fostoria

City in Ohio

Population1,099
Coordinates41.1570000, -83.4168700
Altitude238
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 Tiffin Street (-83.416865, 41.156602)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.74 $13.49
Premium $4.79 $7.62 $15.23
Diesel $4.30 $6.84 $13.69

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 Fostoria and Toledo. The current time is 02:19:46.

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.