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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.84 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.99 mi
14.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.99 mi
Kilometers
14.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.84 mi
Kilometers
19.05 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Sylvania
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvania
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Toledo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sylvania
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ottawa Hills
OH

City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Sylvania
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Toledo
6.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2867 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 475 East: Toledo

    2876 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto I 475 East: Toledo

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1154 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24, SR 51

    968 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Detroit Avenue

    847 ft · 29 sec · North Detroit Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    607 ft · 12 sec · Monroe Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West Bancroft Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 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 Sylvania and Toledo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 475 East
6.57 mi · 55%
Monroe Street
3.06 mi · 26%
West Bancroft Street
0.68 mi · 6%
I 75 South
0.63 mi · 5%
US 24
0.18 mi · 2%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa Hills
00h 08m from Sylvania
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ottawa Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Food stop 3.7 mi away

City Hall Grille & Drinks

Toledo , OH
315 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
Rating 4.4/5 364 reviews Bar & grill,Restaurant
Toledo City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Toledo City Hall

Toledo , OH
401 S Erie St, Toledo, OH 43604
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ottawa Hills.

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

9 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

70 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Bryan

78 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

79 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 km).

Sylvania

#1 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
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: Erie Street (-83.712971, 41.718772)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.11
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylvania and Toledo. The current time is 22:48:14.

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