How far is Sylvania, OH from Fostoria, OH?
The driving distance from Sylvania, OH to Fostoria, OH is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
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 01h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvania and Fostoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvania and Fostoria.
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Start on Erie Street
120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street
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Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard
740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
40 m · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2867 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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9
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
1992 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto McCutcheonville Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · McCutcheonville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCutcheonville Road
49 m · 3 sec · McCutcheonville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto McCutcheonville Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · McCutcheonville Road
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Continue on Perrysburg Road
2649 ft · 1 min · Perrysburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Line Street
1.6 km · 2 min · County Line Street
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Continue on South Countyline Street
111 m · 12 sec · South Countyline Street
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Turn left onto West Tiffin Street
1192 ft · 52 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tiffin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvania and Fostoria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Monroe Street
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Sylvania and Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fostoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sylvania to Fostoria?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Sylvania and 26 miles from Fostoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sylvania and Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fostoria.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Bryan
Sandusky
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Fostoria. Straight-line distance: 41.74 mi (67.18 km).
#1 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fostoria (-83.41687, 41.157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
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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