How far is Northwood, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Toledo, OH is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.16 mi
01h 36m
Flight
82.82 mi
133.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.16 mi
Kilometers
143.49 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:08 PM EST
Return by in Northwood
Sat, Nov 7, 4:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northwood
2026-11-07T13:32
Arrive Toledo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:08 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Findlay
OH

The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.

From Northwood
44.6 mi
00h 48m
To Toledo
44.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 111 West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 111 West

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36.8 mi · 55 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    2481 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    2057 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Township Road 145

    3165 ft · 2 min · Township Road 145

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fassett Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Front Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Township Road 145
43 mi · 48%
Oak Street
1.27 mi · 1%
County Road 111 West
1.25 mi · 1%
Miami Street
0.9 mi · 1%
East Bancroft Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Cherry Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Findlay
00h 48m from Northwood
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northwood and Partly Sunny 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 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Findlay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Northwood and 44.6 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northwood and Partly Sunny near Toledo.

Stop Ideas Near Findlay

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

89 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Bryan

90 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 82.82 mi (133.28 km).

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#1 Northwood

Situated in the west-central region of Ohio, this small unincorporated community is part of Logan County.

Population0
Coordinates40.4728300, -83.7324300
Altitude350
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: County Road 111 West (-83.732413, 40.472932)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.65
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $12.33 $24.65
Mid-grade $4.50 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $5.04 $15.89 $31.78
Diesel $6.36 $20.02 $40.05

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Northwood and Toledo. The current time is 13:32:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.