How far is Sylvania, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from Sylvania, OH to Toledo, OH is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvania and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvania and Toledo.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 475 East: Toledo
2876 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 475 East: Toledo
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1154 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24, SR 51
968 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Detroit Avenue
847 ft · 29 sec · North Detroit Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
607 ft · 12 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn slight left onto West Bancroft Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 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 Sylvania and Toledo.
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.
I 475 East
Merge slight right onto I 475 East: Toledo
6.02 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sylvania and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Toledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sylvania to Toledo?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ottawa Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Sylvania and 6.1 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sylvania and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Toledo.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ottawa Hills.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Ann Arbor station
Bryan
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 km).
#1 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.71 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
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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