How far is Toledo, OH from Lake Darby, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Lake Darby, OH is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Lake Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Lake Darby.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Delaware, Plain City
1511 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Price-Hilliards Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Price-Hilliards Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plain City – Georgesville Road
133 m · 12 sec · Plain City – Georgesville Road
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Turn left onto Price-Hilliards Road
1 km · 52 sec · Price-Hilliards Road
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Continue on Scioto and Darby Creek Road
558 ft · 10 sec · Scioto and Darby Creek Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Amity Road
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Turn right onto Roberts Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Hubbard Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hubbard Road
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Turn left onto Fairbrook Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Fairbrook Avenue
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Turn left onto Silverbell Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Silverbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silverbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Lake Darby.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Lake Darby?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Blanchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Toledo and 66.4 miles from Lake Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Blanchard
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 Blanchard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Lake Darby. Straight-line distance: 119.15 mi (191.75 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 Lake Darby
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
| Population | 4,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572800, -83.2288000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Darby (-83.2288, 39.95728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.47 | $44.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.19 | $40.37 |
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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