How far is South Amherst, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from South Amherst, OH to Toledo, OH is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sandusky County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Amherst and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and Toledo.
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Start on Leonard Street
72 m · 18 sec · Leonard Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
3171 ft · 54 sec · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baumhart Road
3 m · 1 sec · Baumhart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baumhart Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp left
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
63.7 mi · 1 hr 8 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 South Amherst 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
63.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Toledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Amherst to Toledo?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Green Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from South Amherst and 41.9 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Toledo.
Stop Ideas Near Green Creek
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 Green Creek.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 km).
#1 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,663 |
| Coordinates | 41.3558800, -82.2537700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.34 | $24.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.52 | $25.05 |
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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