How far is Medina, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Medina, OH to Toledo, OH is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.48 mi
02h 01m
Flight
94.88 mi
152.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.88 mi
Kilometers
152.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.48 mi
Kilometers
174.58 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Sat, May 30, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Medina
Sat, May 30, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-05-30T18:33
Arrive Toledo
Sat, May 30, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Medina
57.7 mi
01h 00m
To Toledo
50.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Toledo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    82 m · 11 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Norwalk Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road

    67 m · 3 sec · Spieth Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Elyria Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2412 ft · 44 sec · Lorain Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    1579 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Ohio Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Craig Bridge Street

    2713 ft · 54 sec · Craig Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Summit Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Summit Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
73.4 mi · 68%
I 280 North
10.4 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 6%
Medina-Elyria Road
4.87 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
3.85 mi · 4%
West Liberty Street
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

73.4 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 00m from Medina
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Medina and Sunny near Toledo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medina to Toledo?

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Medina and 50.8 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 94.88 mi (152.7 km).

Medina

#1 Medina

City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio

Population9,118
Coordinates41.1383900, -81.8637500
Altitude332
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: South Court Street (-81.863993, 41.13839)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.38
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.19 $28.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.79 $18.35 $36.69
Diesel $4.30 $16.48 $32.97

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and Toledo. The current time is 18:33:51.

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.