How far is Walnut, OH from Toledo, OH?

The driving distance from Walnut, OH to Toledo, OH is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.8 mi
02h 56m
Flight
139.98 mi
225.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.98 mi
Kilometers
225.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.8 mi
Kilometers
260.39 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Walnut
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Toledo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut
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
Morral
OH

Human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America

From Walnut
85.7 mi
01h 28m
To Toledo
76.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut and Toledo.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bloomfield Royalton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomfield Royalton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Southern Road Southwest

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Winchester Southern Road Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Canal Winchester Road South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Canal Winchester Road South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lithopolis Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lithopolis Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gender Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Gender Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Gender Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Gender Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 33 West: Columbus

    1518 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Delaware, Sunbury

    1469 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East William Street

    3276 ft · 46 sec · East William Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    968 ft · 19 sec · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1462 ft · 21 sec · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 53 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 21 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Fassett Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Front Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Central Avenue
113 mi · 70%
I 71 North
22.7 mi · 14%
Southeast Expressway
7.25 mi · 4%
Winchester Southern Road Southwest
5.91 mi · 4%
State Route 37 East
5.89 mi · 4%
East Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Central Avenue

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
140 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morral
01h 28m from Walnut
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walnut and Mostly Sunny near Toledo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut to Toledo?

The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Morral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Walnut and 76.1 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut and Mostly Sunny near Toledo.

Stop Ideas Near Morral

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morral, 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 Morral.

BUS

Columbus, OH

83 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

109 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 139.98 mi (225.27 km).

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#1 Walnut

City in United States of America

Population2,978
Coordinates39.7095100, -82.8518400
Altitude247
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: South Bloomfield Royalton Road (-82.851844, 39.709537)
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.61 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.42 gal · 43.22 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.22 $48.44
Premium $4.79 $27.35 $54.70
Diesel $4.30 $24.58 $49.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut and Toledo. The current time is 00:11:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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