This 153.9-mile drive from Toledo to Etna, Ohio, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 23 and I-75, with US 68 also playing a role. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The drive is focused and efficient, allowing you to reach your destination without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.9 miles from Toledo, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23
52.4 mi
1h 2m
I 75
43.8 mi
47m
US 68
17.7 mi
21m
Granville Street
10.6 mi
12m
State Route 37 East
8.7 mi
11m
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
7.2 mi
11m
Hazelton Etna Road
3.4 mi
5m
Collingwood Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 52.4 mi, about 1h 2m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,544 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,037
Quietest
2 AM
~266 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Etna, 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 200Toward South Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
36 mi·38 min·I 75
Toward I 75 South: DaytonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15
0.6 mi·1 min·US 68; SR 15
Exit 156Toward US 68, SR 15
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15
17 mi·19 min·US 68; SR 15
Exit 156Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
10
Continue on US 23
52 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 115Toward SR 37
12
Turn left onto SR 37
0.3 mi·26 sec·East Central Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 42
0.2 mi·17 sec·Lake Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 36; SR 521
0.6 mi·44 sec·East William Street
15
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.9 mi·1 min·Sunbury Road
16
Continue on US 36; SR 37
8.7 mi·11 min·State Route 37 East
17
Continue on US 36
1.3 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
18
Turn right onto SR 37
413 ft·5 sec·Morning Street
19
Continue on SR 37
11 mi·12 min·Granville Street
20
Continue on SR 37
1.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
21
Continue on SR 37
1.6 mi·1 min·Johnstown-Alexandria Road
22
Turn right onto SR 310
3.4 mi·5 min·Hazelton Etna Road
23
Continue on SR 310
0.4 mi·33 sec·Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest
24
Continue on SR 310
4.8 mi·7 min·Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
25
Turn right onto SR 16; SR 310
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Broad Street
26
Turn left onto SR 310
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on SR 310
2.4 mi·3 min·Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
28
Turn left onto Pike Street Southwest
254 ft·11 sec·Pike Street Southwest
29
Arrive at destination
Pike Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is comfortably completed in a single day. Departing in the morning will allow you ample time to arrive and settle in, with flexibility for any brief stops you might need. Monitor your fuel levels, especially before the longest stretch of 52.4 miles on US 23, to avoid needing to search for services. Since it's not an excessively long drive, you can afford to be flexible with your timing and potential brief pauses along the way.
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 76.9 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 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 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Etna, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Toledo, 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 Toledo, OH
This is one driving day of about 153.9 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Toledo, 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 52.4 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 116.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
116 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 37
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 115
Toward SR 37
5
116.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|US 42 / Lake Street
Turn right onto US 42 / Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.65 one way
$47.30 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.67
$53.34
premium
$4.99
$30.22
$60.43
diesel
$4.80
$29.06
$58.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.2
0
$16.16
$7.39
Efficient EV
38.5
0
$13.47
$6.16
EV Truck/SUV
61.6
0
$21.55
$9.85
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Toledo, OH
Late night
in Toledo on Monday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 5 to 8 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Etna, OH
Late night
in Etna on Monday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 7 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
85°F
Delaware, OH
77 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 80% of this trip. The majority of your time will be spent on well-trafficked routes like US 23 and I-75. You’ll encounter a longest stretch of 52.4 miles on US 23, offering a sustained period of highway driving before potentially encountering more varied road types. While largely efficient, the progression through these main roads provides a consistent driving rhythm.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.4 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort5/10
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 153.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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; at 46.5 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,060 ft612 ft
Total Climb
536 ft
Total Descent
88 ft
Highest Point
1,060 ft
~131.9 mi in
Elevation Range
449 ft
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 Etna, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Toledo Museum of Art — art museum in Toledo, Ohio, USA
•Inverness Club — golf club and course in Toledo, Ohio
•National Museum of the Great Lakes — maritime museum in Ohio, US
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 153.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.4 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 46.5 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Etna, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
