How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Toledo, OH is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.24 mi
02h 43m
Flight
154.52 mi
248.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Upper Arlington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.52 mi
Kilometers
248.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.24 mi
Kilometers
280.41 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Sat, May 30, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Sat, May 30, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-05-30T05:22
Arrive Toledo
Sat, May 30, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Arlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cridersville
OH

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

From Upper Arlington
87.4 mi
01h 21m
To Toledo
86.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Arlington and Toledo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Toledo.

  1. 1

    Start on Ardmore Drive

    835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Flemming Road

    1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shafor Street

    1744 ft · 45 sec · Shafor Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nelbar Street

    1406 ft · 30 sec · Nelbar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Germantown Road

    107 m · 13 sec · Germantown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Verity Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fassett Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Arlington and Toledo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
163 mi · 93%
North Verity Parkway
3.13 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.27 mi · 1%
East 6th Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Middletown Pike
1.04 mi · 1%
Miami Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

145 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
01h 21m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Upper Arlington and Sunny near Toledo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Arlington to Toledo?

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Upper Arlington and 86.8 miles from Toledo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.79 one way or $45.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Upper Arlington and Sunny near Toledo.

Stop Ideas Near Cridersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cridersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cridersville.

RAIL

Bryan

98 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 154.52 mi (248.68 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Toledo

#2 Toledo

The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area.

Population271,455
Coordinates41.6639400, -83.5552100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore Drive (-84.376493, 39.516179)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $22.79
Round trip
$45.57
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.79 $45.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.09 $52.18
Premium $4.79 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $4.30 $26.47 $52.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Arlington and Toledo. The current time is 05:22:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.