How far is Toledo, OH from South Charleston, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to South Charleston, OH is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and South Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and South Charleston.
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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
767 ft · 16 sec · North Maple Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Pleasant Street
129 m · 11 sec · West Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto North Urbana Lisbon Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Urbana Lisbon Road
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Continue on North Urbana Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Urbana Street
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Continue on South Urbana Lisbon Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Urbana Lisbon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Charleston Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Charleston Pike
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Continue on North Chillicothe Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Chillicothe Street
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Turn left onto East Jamestown Street
52 m · 5 sec · East Jamestown Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jamestown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and South Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 South Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to South Charleston?
The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Kenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Toledo and 71.5 miles from South Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Toledo and Chance Rain Showers near South Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Kenton
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 Kenton.
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 127.1 mi (204.55 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 South Charleston
Village in Clark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.8253400, -83.6343700 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Charleston (-83.63437, 39.82534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
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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