How far is Toledo, OH from Frankfort, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Frankfort, OH is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Frankfort.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Kenton
1669 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
23.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Eliza Street
109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
28 mi · 40 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
33 m · 2 sec · State Route 31
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Continue on North Maple Street
1666 ft · 32 sec · North Maple Street
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Take the ramp right
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Georgesville Road
1868 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Georgesville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgesville Road
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Turn left onto Norton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Norton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road
41 m · 6 sec · Norton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Norton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road
35 m · 2 sec · Norton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Norton Road
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Continue on London - Groveport Road
866 ft · 21 sec · London - Groveport Road
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Continue on Harrisburg - Georgesville Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg - Georgesville Road
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Continue on High Street
1668 ft · 56 sec · High Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Road
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Columbus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbus Street
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Turn slight left onto Yankeetown Street
1486 ft · 25 sec · Yankeetown Street
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Continue on Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
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Turn right onto High Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · High Street
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Take the ramp left
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
677 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Street
86 m · 8 sec · Springfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Frankfort.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
West Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Toledo and 89.9 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Toledo and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near West Mansfield
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 West Mansfield.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 157.55 mi (253.56 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 Frankfort
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014500, -83.1807400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort (-83.18074, 39.40145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
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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