How far is Toledo, OH from Sylvania, OH?
The driving distance from Toledo, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Sylvania.
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Start on West Bancroft Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Bancroft Street
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Turn slight right onto Monroe Street
607 ft · 14 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto North Detroit Avenue
1212 ft · 32 sec · North Detroit Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1543 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1573 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 475 West: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
3134 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 51 South, SR 184: Monroe Street, Sylvania
2040 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard
40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Erie Street
120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Sylvania.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 475 West
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5.96 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Toledo and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ottawa Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Toledo and 6 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toledo and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ottawa Hills.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Ann Arbor station
Bryan
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 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 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-83.71299, 41.71894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
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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