How far is Salem, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from Salem, OH to Toledo, OH is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Toledo.
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Start on South Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 8 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Street
1 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto Benton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
130 m · 8 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 14
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue straight
37 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
1302 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Toledo
2119 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
115.3 mi · 2 hr 4 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 Salem 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
115 mi · 02h 04m
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 Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Salem and 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 Salem to Toledo?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 83.6 miles from Salem and 87.8 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers around Salem and 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.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 149.69 mi (240.9 km).
#1 Salem
Located in Northeastern Ohio within Columbiana County, this municipality sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet above sea level amidst the rolling hills that characterize the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9008900, -80.8567500 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $3.98 | $24.07 | $48.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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