How far is Louisville, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Toledo, OH is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Toledo.
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Start on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 73
12.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 73
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Continue on Belfast Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · North West Street
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Continue on South South Street
14 mi · 18 min · South South Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
1489 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
13.8 mi · 18 min · Xenia Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Smithville Road
1662 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Smithville Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Smithville Road
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Findlay Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Findlay Street
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Continue on Findlay Street
777 ft · 14 sec · Findlay Street
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Continue on Stanley Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Stanley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Toledo
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
143.3 mi · 2 hr 35 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 Louisville and Toledo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
143 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Toledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Toledo?
The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Louisville and 114.1 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Toledo.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 184.62 mi (297.11 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.9928500, -83.4643600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $29.60 | $59.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
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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