How far is Toledo, OH from Buckeye Lake, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.27 mi
03h 17m
Flight
132.28 mi
212.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.28 mi
Kilometers
212.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.27 mi
Kilometers
262.75 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeye Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Toledo
Thu, Apr 16, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-04-16T01:46
Arrive Buckeye Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 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
Harpster
OH

Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America

From Toledo
81.6 mi
01h 38m
To Buckeye Lake
81.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Buckeye Lake.

  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

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37 East, SR 661: Granville, Lancaster

    1220 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lancaster Road Southwest

    7 mi · 10 min · Lancaster Road Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn left onto National Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · National Road Southeast

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South High Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hebron Road

    2202 ft · 31 sec · Hebron Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Hebron Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hebron Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    2217 ft · 2 min · Union Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
70.1 mi · 43%
I 75 South
36 mi · 22%
Granville Street
10.6 mi · 7%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
10.3 mi · 6%
State Route 37 East
8.74 mi · 5%
I 75
8.11 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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harpster
01h 38m from Toledo
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckeye Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Buckeye Lake?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Harpster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Toledo and 81.6 miles from Buckeye Lake.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harpster

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

89 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

90 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

103 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Buckeye Lake. Straight-line distance: 132.28 mi (212.89 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
Buckeye Lake

#2 Buckeye Lake

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,893
Coordinates39.9336800, -82.4723800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: Buckeye Lake (-82.47238, 39.93368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.68
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.34 $42.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.43 $48.87
Premium $4.79 $27.59 $55.18
Diesel $4.30 $24.79 $49.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Buckeye Lake. The current time is 01:46:42.

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.