How far is Toledo, OH from Polk, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Polk, OH is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Polk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Polk.
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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
4.7 mi · 6 min · I 75
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
2448 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
53.3 mi · 57 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250: Norwalk
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Milan Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Milan Road
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1158 ft · 46 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto State Route 18
44 m · 3 sec · State Route 18
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Turn straight onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
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Turn slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Mill Street East
1709 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street East
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Keep slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Robinson Street
1361 ft · 37 sec · Robinson Street
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Continue on County Road 620
1 mi · 3 min · County Road 620
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Township Road 1101
121 m · 12 sec · Township Road 1101
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Turn right onto County Road 620
7 mi · 10 min · County Road 620
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Congress Street
61 m · 9 sec · West Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Polk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
53.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Polk?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Toledo and 51.8 miles from Polk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Toledo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
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 Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Polk. Straight-line distance: 85.48 mi (137.56 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 Polk
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445000, -82.2154400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk (-82.21544, 40.9445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.48 | $30.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.48 | $34.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
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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