How far is Toledo, OH from Portsmouth, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Portsmouth, OH is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Union County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Portsmouth.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Kenton
1669 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
23.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Eliza Street
109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
28 mi · 40 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
33 m · 2 sec · State Route 31
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Continue on North Maple Street
1666 ft · 32 sec · North Maple Street
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Take the ramp right
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
1639 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight right
42.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chillicothe Street
3222 ft · 1 min · Chillicothe Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
63 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Portsmouth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Keep slight right
42.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Toledo and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Toledo and 111.7 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Toledo and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
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 Jerome.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 204.72 mi (329.46 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 Portsmouth
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.7317400, -82.9976700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portsmouth (-82.99767, 38.73174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.79 | $75.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.96 | $67.92 |
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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