How far is Toledo, OH from Dresden, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Dresden, OH is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Dresden.
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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
52.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Morning Street
126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street
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Continue on Granville Street
10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 43 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Take the exit left
33.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Dresden, Zanesville
1440 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Frazeysburg Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Frazeysburg Road
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
1558 ft · 36 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
112 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 8th Street
27 m · 4 sec · East 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Dresden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Dresden?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Toledo and 91.7 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 133.66 mi (215.1 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 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.1214600, -82.0106900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-82.01069, 40.12146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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