How far is Northwood, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Toledo, OH is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Toledo.
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Start on Ash Street
8 m · 6 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left onto Demaria Street
3192 ft · 2 min · Demaria Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
34.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
2634 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 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 Northwood 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.
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 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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Northwood 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 Northwood to Toledo?
The road trip is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Urbancrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.5 miles from Northwood and 136.7 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231 miles (371.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Northwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Toledo.
Stop Ideas Near Urbancrest
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 Urbancrest.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 230.97 mi (371.71 km).
#1 Northwood
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,457 |
| Coordinates | 38.4500800, -82.3529300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $35.86 | $71.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $41.06 | $82.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $46.37 | $92.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $41.66 | $83.33 |
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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