How far is Toledo, OH from Benton, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Benton, OH is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 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
67.88 mi
01h 41m
Flight
56.27 mi
90.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.88 mi
Kilometers
109.24 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 Benton
Tue, Apr 21, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Toledo
Tue, Apr 21, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-04-21T07:45
Arrive Benton
Tue, Apr 21, 9:26 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

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
Fremont
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Toledo
33.9 mi
00h 50m
To Benton
33.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Bancroft Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Summit Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Craig Bridge Street

    2713 ft · 48 sec · Craig Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 20 West, US 23 North: Perrysburg

    1170 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fremont Pike

    57 m · 30 sec · Fremont Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Fremont Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Fremont Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    14.7 mi · 18 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West State Street

    1823 ft · 33 sec · West State Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1146 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Sandusky Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Sandusky Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tr 0017

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Tr 0017

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Marion-Melmore Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Marion-Melmore Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Benton Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bypass Highway
15.7 mi · 23%
West Main Street
14.7 mi · 22%
Craig Bridge Street
12.6 mi · 19%
Marion-Melmore Road
4.45 mi · 7%
Tr 0017
3.84 mi · 6%
North Sandusky Street
3.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bypass Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

14.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
+11.6 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
00h 50m from Toledo
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toledo and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Toledo and 33.9 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 $8.89 one way or $17.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toledo and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fremont, 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 Fremont.

RAIL

Sandusky

35 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

47 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

86 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

107 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Benton. Straight-line distance: 56.27 mi (90.56 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
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#2 Benton

City in United States of America

Population1,608
Coordinates40.9270000, -83.0938000
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: Benton (-83.0938, 40.927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.78
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.89 $17.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.79 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $4.30 $10.33 $20.66

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Benton. The current time is 07:45:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.