How far is Toledo, OH from Amherst, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Amherst, OH is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.46 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71.35 mi
114.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.35 mi
Kilometers
114.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.46 mi
Kilometers
139.14 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst
Sat, May 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Toledo
Sat, May 23, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-05-23T09:15
Arrive Amherst
Sat, May 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toledo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clyde
OH

City

From Toledo
43.1 mi
00h 50m
To Amherst
43.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Amherst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Amherst.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bancroft Street

    16 m · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Sunrise Avenue

    577 ft · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    674 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 75

    4.7 mi · 6 min · I 75

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin

    3262 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Leavitt Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Leavitt Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Middle Ridge Road

    1699 ft · 1 min · Middle Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Elyria Avenue

    2528 ft · 1 min · Elyria Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Street

    1501 ft · 1 min · West Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    35 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    13 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Amherst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
75.4 mi · 87%
I 75
4.72 mi · 5%
Collingwood Boulevard
1.67 mi · 2%
Leavitt Road
0.84 mi · 1%
I 80
0.77 mi · 1%
SR 58
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

75.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
00h 50m from Toledo
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Amherst?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Toledo and 43.3 miles from Amherst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Clyde

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clyde, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clyde.

RAIL

Sandusky

26 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

60 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

109 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 71.35 mi (114.82 km).

Toledo

#1 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
Amherst

#2 Amherst

City in Ohio, United States

Population12,387
Coordinates41.3978200, -82.2223800
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: Amherst (-82.22238, 41.39782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $11.30
Round trip
$22.60
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.30 $22.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.94 $25.88
Premium $4.79 $14.61 $29.22
Diesel $4.30 $13.13 $26.25

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Amherst. The current time is 09:15:29.

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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.