How far is Lake Darby, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from Lake Darby, OH to Toledo, OH is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Darby and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Darby and Toledo.
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Start on Silverbell Avenue
105 m · 14 sec · Silverbell Avenue
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Turn right onto Fairbrook Avenue
929 ft · 34 sec · Fairbrook Avenue
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Turn right onto Hubbard Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hubbard Road
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Turn right onto Roberts Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Amity Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Amity Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scioto and Darby Creek Road
558 ft · 9 sec · Scioto and Darby Creek Road
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Continue on Price-Hilliards Road
1 km · 53 sec · Price-Hilliards Road
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Turn right onto Plain City – Georgesville Road
133 m · 12 sec · Plain City – Georgesville Road
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Turn left onto Price-Hilliards Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Price-Hilliards Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto London – Delaware Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · London – Delaware Road
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Plain City-Delaware Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Plain City-Delaware Road
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Turn left
1801 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 31: Kenton
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 31: Kenton
113 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street
128 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
767 ft · 15 sec · North Maple Street
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Continue on State Route 31
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
28 m · 1 sec · State Route 31
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 31
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Eliza Street
109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street
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Turn right onto North Detroit Street
1710 ft · 42 sec · North Detroit Street
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Continue on United States Highway 68
8.5 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 68
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Continue on Main Street
14.5 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left
2481 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
2057 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Township Road 145
3165 ft · 2 min · Township Road 145
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford
1461 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Miami Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street
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Turn right onto Fassett Street
1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Front Street
740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Darby and Toledo.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms near Toledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Darby to Toledo?
The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Blanchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Lake Darby and 67 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms near Toledo.
Stop Ideas Near Blanchard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blanchard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Darby and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 119.15 mi (191.75 km).
#1 Lake Darby
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
| Population | 4,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572800, -83.2288000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Toledo
The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area.
| Population | 271,455 |
| Coordinates | 41.6639400, -83.5552100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.70 | $45.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
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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