Origin
Toledo, OH
Morning in Toledo on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toledo, OH to Arlington, 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 7m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toledo, OH
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Arlington, OH
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
This straightforward 56.3-mile drive from Toledo to Arlington, Ohio, is designed to be completed in about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 96% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on I-75 and US 68. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and highway focus, no overnight stops are necessary. This drive is perfect for a quick transit between two points within the Midwest region of Ohio. It offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two locations with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 43.8 mi | 47m |
| US 68 | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Collingwood Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sunrise Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bancroft Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 43.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Arlington, OH.
1
Start on West Bancroft Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Bancroft Street
2
Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Collingwood Boulevard
3
Turn slight right onto CR 562
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sunrise Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
5
Merge onto I 75
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 75
6
Continue on I 75
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
Exit 200
Toward South Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 68; SR 15
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 68; SR 15
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
10
Take the exit onto US 68
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 68
Toward US 68 South: Kenton
11
Turn left onto US 68
221 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 68
12
Turn slight right onto US 68
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 68
13
Turn left onto East Liberty Street
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Liberty Street
14
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Toledo, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Collingwood Boulevard
Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
6
45.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 68; SR 15
Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15
7
46.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 68; SR 15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
4
49.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 68
Take the exit onto US 68 toward US 68 South: Kenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 68 South: Kenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Arlington, OH
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 56.3-mile trip, with 96% of the drive utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.8 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. You'll transition from I-75 to US 68, and also navigate some local roads like Collingwood Boulevard, but the overall feel remains that of efficient highway travel. The route's character is defined by its directness and the ease of maintaining speed for most of the journey.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 68. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Collingwood Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Collingwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles (US 68; SR 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Toledo, OH to Arlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
46.5 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 68; SR 15
About the Cities
Starting 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 7m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.8 miles on I 75. 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: near the start (Collingwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles (US 68; SR 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington, 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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