How far is Toledo, OH from Lithopolis, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Lithopolis, OH is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Lithopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Lithopolis.
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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
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit right
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto East Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 674: Canal Winchester
1368 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gender Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Gender Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lithopolis Road
66 m · 9 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lithopolis Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lithopolis Road
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Continue on West Columbus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
46 m · 5 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Lithopolis.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Toledo and Sunny near Lithopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Lithopolis?
The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Harpster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Toledo and 81.2 miles from Lithopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Toledo and Sunny near Lithopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Harpster
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 Harpster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Lithopolis. Straight-line distance: 134.43 mi (216.35 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 Lithopolis
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,916 |
| Coordinates | 39.8028400, -82.8062800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lithopolis (-82.80628, 39.80284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
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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