Franklin Furnace, OH to Toledo, OH is 237.8 miles and takes about 5h 6m via US 23 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Ohio, moving you north through the Midwest. It's a straightforward, efficient trip that's perfectly suited for a single day of travel. Expect a consistent pace as you make your way to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.9 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23
68 mi
1h 29m
I 75
42.4 mi
45m
SR 31
22.3 mi
32m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
19.2 mi
22m
US 33
16.7 mi
18m
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
16.4 mi
17m
Main Street
14.9 mi
22m
United States Highway 68
8.5 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 68 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Furnace, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on C-268
76 ft·8 sec·Big Pete Road
2
Turn sharp right onto C-1
0.2 mi·39 sec·Gallia Pike
3
Continue on CR 1
139 ft·6 sec·Gallia Pike
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 52 West: Portsmouth
5
Merge onto US 52
6.6 mi·7 min·US 52
6
Take the exit onto SR 823
16 mi·17 min·Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·49 sec
Exit 16Toward US 23 North: Chillicothe
8
Merge onto US 23
34 mi·45 min·US 23
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi·44 min·US 23
Toward US 23 North: ColumbusUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi·3 min·South High Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 270
19 mi·22 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 17BToward US 33 West, SR 161 West: MarysvilleUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 33; SR 161
17 mi·18 min·US 33; SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 92Toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward SR 31: KentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
370 ft·9 sec
Toward SR 31: Kenton
19
Keep slight left at fork
419 ft·12 sec
Toward Maple Street
20
Turn right onto SR 31
0.1 mi·15 sec·North Maple Street
21
Continue on SR 31
0.8 mi·1 min·State Route 31
22
Enter roundabout onto State Route 31
92 ft·1 sec·State Route 31
23
Continue on State Route 31
7.6 mi·10 min·State Route 31
24
Continue on SR 31
22 mi·32 min·SR 31
25
Turn left onto West Eliza Street
358 ft·17 sec·West Eliza Street
26
Turn right onto US 68
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Detroit Street
27
Continue on US 68
8.5 mi·12 min·United States Highway 68
28
Continue on US 68
14 mi·21 min·Main Street
29
Turn slight left onto US 68
0.5 mi·41 sec·US 68
30
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Main Street
31
Turn left onto TR 145
0.6 mi·1 min·Township Road 145
32
Turn left onto US 68; SR 15
2.2 mi·2 min·US 68; SR 15
33
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
42 mi·45 min·I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
35
Turn right onto SR 65
0.9 mi·1 min·Miami Street
36
Turn right onto SR 65
0.2 mi·30 sec·Fassett Street
37
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi·2 min·Oak Street
38
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Front Street
39
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·Main Street
40
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
41
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Bancroft Street
42
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow ample time to reach Toledo before evening. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short total mileage, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 68-mile stretch on US 23, and plan your refueling accordingly. Given the highway-focused nature, rest stops will likely be found at regular intervals along the main roads.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.9 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.9 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Franklin Furnace, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Franklin Furnace, OH
This is one driving day of about 237.8 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 132.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|C-1 / Gallia Pike
Turn sharp right onto C-1 / Gallia Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
7
94.9 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 West
8
114.8 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
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132.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 31: Kenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 31: Kenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.91 one way
$73.81 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$40.96
$81.92
premium
$4.91
$45.96
$91.92
diesel
$5.61
$52.50
$105.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.3
0
$24.97
$11.41
Efficient EV
59.5
0
$20.81
$9.51
EV Truck/SUV
95.1
1
$33.29
$15.22
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Franklin Furnace, OH
Morning
in Franklin Furnace on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Toledo, OH
Morning
in Toledo on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 16 mph89% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
5h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 57.5
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 23 and I-75. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 68 miles on US 23. The road primarily offers a straightforward driving experience, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. While largely a highway endeavor, there may be brief transitions as you navigate between these primary routes.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near C-1 / Gallia Pike.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 237.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (C-1 / Gallia Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 57.6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Franklin Furnace, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling and Kenton.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 237.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Toledo, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (C-1 / Gallia Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 57.6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Toledo, OH before the return drive.
