How far is Toledo, OH from North Madison, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to North Madison, OH is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.56 mi
03h 07m
Flight
129.57 mi
208.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.57 mi
Kilometers
208.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.56 mi
Kilometers
256.78 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Madison
Sun, Nov 8, 10:13 AM EST
Return by in Toledo
Sun, Nov 8, 1:21 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-11-08T07:06
Arrive North Madison
Sun, Nov 8, 10:13 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toledo
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Amherst
OH

Village in the United States

From Toledo
79.6 mi
01h 33m
To North Madison
80 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and North Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and North Madison.

  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

    4.7 mi · 6 min · I 75

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90

    23.7 mi · 26 min · I 90

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 528: Madison, Thompson

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    755 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Lake Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Hubbard Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hubbard Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    35 m · 4 sec · North Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and North Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
77 mi · 48%
Northwest Freeway
30.1 mi · 19%
I 90
23.7 mi · 15%
Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 6%
I 75
4.72 mi · 3%
Euclid Spur
3.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

77 mi · 01h 22m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amherst
01h 33m from Toledo
Leave By
10:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toledo and Mostly Cloudy near North Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toledo to North Madison?

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

South Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Toledo and 80 miles from North Madison.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toledo and Mostly Cloudy near North Madison.

Stop Ideas Near South Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

13 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

40 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and North Madison. Straight-line distance: 129.57 mi (208.52 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
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#2 North Madison

Situated within Lake County in northeastern Ohio, this census-designated place lies at an approximate elevation of 673 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.8020000, -81.0489900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: North Madison (-81.04899, 41.802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.31 L · about $22.03
Round trip
$44.06
11.26 gal · 42.62 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $22.03 $44.06
Mid-grade $4.50 $25.31 $50.62
Premium $5.04 $28.40 $56.80
Diesel $6.36 $35.79 $71.58

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and North Madison. The current time is 07:06:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.