Origin
Fostoria, OH
Morning in Fostoria on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fostoria, OH to Toledo, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fostoria, OH
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Toledo, OH
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Trip Overview
Connecting Fostoria to Toledo is a straightforward 45.1-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes to complete. Because this is a short trip within the Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a quick day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via South Countyline Street, County Line Street, and Perrysburg Road rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of only $7, this route is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Ohio cities. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any mandatory stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCutcheonville Road | 25 mi | 36m |
| I 75 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Thompson Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| County Line Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Miami Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Bancroft Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
McCutcheonville Road
— 25 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fostoria, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on West Tiffin Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Tiffin Street
2
Turn right onto US 23; SR 18; SR 199
363 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Countyline Street
3
Continue on US 23; SR 18; SR 199
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Street
4
Turn left onto SR 199
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Perrysburg Road
5
Continue on SR 199
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
McCutcheonville Road
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 199
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
McCutcheonville Road
7
Continue on SR 199
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
McCutcheonville Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; SR 199
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6; SR 199
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 199
11 mi
·
16 min
·
McCutcheonville Road
10
Turn right onto TR 102
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Five Point Road
11
Turn left onto TR 300
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Thompson Road
12
Turn left onto US 20; US 23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fremont Pike
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
14
Merge onto I 75
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
16
Turn right onto SR 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami Street
17
Turn right onto SR 65
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fassett Street
18
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
19
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Front Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
22
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bancroft Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Fostoria, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / South Countyline Street
Turn right onto US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / South Countyline Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 199 / Perrysburg Road
Turn left onto SR 199 / Perrysburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 199 / McCutcheonville Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 199 / McCutcheonville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 6; SR 199
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; SR 199
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.60 one way
$13.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Toledo, OH
Morning in Toledo on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway driving, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 49-minute trip. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on South Countyline Street is effectively zero miles. The road’s personality is defined by its constant shifts and local character, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various roads. It is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed cruising.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on McCutcheonville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / South Countyline Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / South Countyline Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 199 / Perrysburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 199 / McCutcheonville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Fostoria, OH
Full guide →Fostoria is a city of 13,000 people (2020) in Northwest Ohio. In the 1880s, Fostoria was an industrial town that specialized in glass and early automobiles. While the industry is mostly gone, the railroads that powered its industry still cut across the city, making it a good place for trainspotting.
Arriving in Toledo, OH
Full guide →Toledo is a city of approximately 266,000 people (2026) in northwestern Ohio's Lucas County, on the Maumee River at the edge of Lake Erie. Leveraging its history as an industrial powerhouse, Toledo has preserved cultural institutions that rival larger cities like Chicago. The city's identity is shaped by its diverse population; as of recent data, the community is approximately 59% White, 27% Black or African American, and 9% Hispanic/Latino, creating a rich multicultural fabric particularly evident in its culinary and arts districts.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 miles on McCutcheonville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / South Countyline Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 199 / Perrysburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 199 / McCutcheonville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toledo, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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