How far is Toledo, OH from Salem, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Salem, OH is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Salem.
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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
77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
35.8 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
1889 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit straight toward SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Kent
1704 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Ravenna
23.8 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Benton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road
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Turn left onto West State Street
1 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Salem.
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
77 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Toledo and Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Salem?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Toledo and 84.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Toledo and Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Salem. Straight-line distance: 149.69 mi (240.9 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 Salem
Located in Northeastern Ohio within Columbiana County, this municipality sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet above sea level amidst the rolling hills that characterize the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9008900, -80.8567500 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-80.85675, 40.90089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $30.36 | $60.71 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $38.03 | $76.05 |
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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