How far is Toledo, OH from Bristol, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Bristol, OH is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.24 mi
04h 32m
Flight
166.09 mi
267.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.09 mi
Kilometers
267.29 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.24 mi
Kilometers
344.79 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Toledo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-04-19T00:45
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toledo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Norton
OH

City in Ohio

From Toledo
107.1 mi
02h 16m
To Bristol
107.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    52.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37

    1170 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street

    3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morning Street

    126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Granville Street

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 43 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit left

    20.6 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 146: Hanover, Zanesville

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Nashport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Nashport Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Newark Road

    13 mi · 19 min · Newark Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Newark Road

    2501 ft · 1 min · Newark Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    605 ft · 26 sec · Jackson Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    812 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Adamsville

    1178 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road

    62 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Grove Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Pike

    72 m · 9 sec · East Pike

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Pleasant Grove Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant Grove Road

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Clay Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clay Pike

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Millers Lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Millers Lane

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Chandlersville Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Chandlersville Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Big Muskie Drive

    17.4 mi · 31 min · Big Muskie Drive

  40. 40

    Turn straight

    1056 ft · 22 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right

    2401 ft · 41 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
70.1 mi · 33%
I 75 South
36 mi · 17%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
26.5 mi · 12%
Big Muskie Drive
17.4 mi · 8%
Newark Road
13.5 mi · 6%
Granville Street
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 68

Continue straight

52.4 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
166.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
02h 16m from Toledo
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Toledo and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Toledo and 107.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.01 one way or $56.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Toledo and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 166.09 mi (267.29 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
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Township in Morgan County, Ohio

Population2,747
Coordinates39.6978500, -81.7312400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: Bristol (-81.73124, 39.69785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.62 L · about $28.01
Round trip
$56.02
15.12 gal · 57.24 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.01 $56.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.79 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $4.30 $32.54 $65.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Bristol. The current time is 00:45:38.

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.