How far is Toledo, OH from Northwood, OH?

The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Northwood, OH is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
272.65 mi
05h 49m
Flight
230.97 mi
371.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.97 mi
Kilometers
371.71 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.65 mi
Kilometers
438.79 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Toledo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:20 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

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
Urbancrest
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Toledo
136.4 mi
02h 54m
To Northwood
136.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Northwood.

  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

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    31.5 mi · 43 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 38 min

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Bypass

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    2924 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    702 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Rockwood Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Rockwood Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Demaria Street

    3192 ft · 2 min · Demaria Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
68 mi · 25%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
51.2 mi · 19%
I 75 South
36 mi · 13%
North Main Street
29.9 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
18.1 mi · 7%
North Maple Street
17.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth - Columbus Road

Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

36.5 mi · 00h 47m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbancrest
02h 54m from Toledo
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Toledo and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Northwood?

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Urbancrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from Toledo and 136.3 miles from Northwood.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Toledo and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.

Stop Ideas Near Urbancrest

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 230.97 mi (371.71 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
Northwood

#2 Northwood

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,457
Coordinates38.4500800, -82.3529300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Toledo (-83.55521, 41.66394)
End: Northwood (-82.35293, 38.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.28
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.64 $71.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.81 $81.62
Premium $4.79 $46.08 $92.16
Diesel $4.30 $41.40 $82.81

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 Northwood. The current time is 06:53:22.

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.