How far is Toledo, OH from Mount Sterling, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Mount Sterling, OH is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.12 mi
03h 20m
Flight
135.2 mi
217.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.2 mi
Kilometers
217.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.12 mi
Kilometers
244.81 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Sterling
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Toledo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-04-18T23:47
Arrive Mount Sterling
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Kenton
OH

City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

From Toledo
76.1 mi
01h 40m
To Mount Sterling
76 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Mount Sterling.

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Kenton

    1669 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    67 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    23.3 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Eliza Street

    109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    28 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31

    33 m · 2 sec · State Route 31

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 31

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31

  18. 18

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1666 ft · 32 sec · North Maple Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Georgesville Road

    1868 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Georgesville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgesville Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Norton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Norton Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Norton Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Norton Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Norton Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Norton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on London - Groveport Road

    866 ft · 21 sec · London - Groveport Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Harrisburg - Georgesville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg - Georgesville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on High Street

    1668 ft · 56 sec · High Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Harrisburg Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Road

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on East Columbus Street

    2190 ft · 41 sec · East Columbus Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South London Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South London Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South London Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
36 mi · 24%
North Main Street
29.9 mi · 20%
North Maple Street
17.4 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 7%
I 75
8.11 mi · 5%
Harrisburg Road
7.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
135.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenton
01h 40m from Toledo
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Sterling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Mount Sterling?

The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Kenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Toledo and 76 miles from Mount Sterling.

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

The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Toledo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Sterling.

Stop Ideas Near Kenton

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 135.2 mi (217.59 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
Mount Sterling

#2 Mount Sterling

Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,783
Coordinates39.7195100, -83.2651900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: Mount Sterling (-83.26519, 39.71951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $19.90
Round trip
$39.79
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.90 $39.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.78 $45.56
Premium $4.79 $25.72 $51.44
Diesel $4.30 $23.11 $46.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Mount Sterling. The current time is 23:47:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.