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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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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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Start on West Bancroft Street
16 m · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street
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Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Sunrise Avenue
577 ft · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Dayton
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
674 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on I 75
4.7 mi · 6 min · I 75
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
2448 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
3262 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leavitt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Leavitt Road
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Turn left onto Middle Ridge Road
1699 ft · 1 min · Middle Ridge Road
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Continue on Elyria Avenue
2528 ft · 1 min · Elyria Avenue
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Turn right onto West Street
1501 ft · 1 min · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
35 m · 12 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
95 m · 16 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Amherst.
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
75.4 mi · 01h 21m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clyde.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 71.35 mi (114.82 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Amherst
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978200, -82.2223800 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-82.22238, 41.39782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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