How far is Toledo, OH from Chatham, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Chatham, OH is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
154.72 mi
03h 09m
Flight
118.92 mi
191.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.92 mi
Kilometers
191.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.72 mi
Kilometers
249 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatham
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Toledo
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-04-17T21:43
Arrive Chatham
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Upper Sandusky
OH

County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States

From Toledo
77.4 mi
01h 34m
To Chatham
77.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2950 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Coshocton Street

    1519 ft · 28 sec · East Coshocton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Marion Road Northwest

    6.5 mi · 14 min · Marion Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Mulberry Street Northeast

    881 ft · 40 sec · Mulberry Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Preston Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Preston Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Preston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
70.1 mi · 45%
I 75 South
36 mi · 23%
Granville Street
10.6 mi · 7%
State Route 37 East
8.74 mi · 6%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
8.14 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Sandusky
01h 34m from Toledo
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Toledo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Toledo and 77.4 miles from Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Toledo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chatham.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

93 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

100 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

116 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 118.92 mi (191.38 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 Chatham

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population2,396
Coordinates40.1575600, -82.4534900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: Chatham (-82.45349, 40.15756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $20.23
Round trip
$40.46
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.23 $40.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.16 $46.32
Premium $4.79 $26.15 $52.31
Diesel $4.30 $23.50 $47.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Chatham. The current time is 21:43:10.

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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.