How far is Louisville, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Toledo, OH is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
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 South Chapel Street
37 m · 10 sec · South Chapel Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Malone Parkway Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Malone Parkway Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Akron
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
108.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
1776 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Craig Bridge Street
2713 ft · 54 sec · Craig Bridge Street
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Turn left onto North Summit Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Summit Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1.2 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
108 mi · 01h 56m
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.
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 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Louisville and 84 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 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 Amherst
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 Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 132.22 mi (212.78 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,126 |
| Coordinates | 40.8372800, -81.2595500 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
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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