How far is Toledo, OH from Cardington, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Cardington, OH is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Cardington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Cardington.
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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
8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
35.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Mount Gilead, Marion
1255 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Marion-Mt Gilead Road
2 mi · 4 min · Marion-Mt Gilead Road
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Turn right onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South
2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion-Cardington Road East
60 m · 4 sec · Marion-Cardington Road East
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Exit the roundabout onto Marion-Cardington Road East
5.3 mi · 9 min · Marion-Cardington Road East
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Marion Street
2176 ft · 51 sec · North Marion Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
72 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 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 Cardington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Toledo and Sunny near Cardington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Cardington?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Vanlue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Toledo and 55.1 miles from Cardington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toledo and Sunny near Cardington.
Stop Ideas Near Vanlue
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 Vanlue.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Bryan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Cardington. Straight-line distance: 87.45 mi (140.74 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 Cardington
Ohio
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 40.5006200, -82.8935100 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cardington (-82.89351, 40.50062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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