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Trip from Toledo, OH to Etna, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

153.9 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 55m ★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Etna, OH, OH

Etna, OH

Timo Volz

Trip Overview

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 .

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

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 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

17 mi · 19 min · US 68; SR 15
Exit 156 Toward 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 115 Toward 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.

village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashley, OH

77 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

Findlay, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Upper Sandusky, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.9 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 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

$23.88 one way

$47.77 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.51 $53.02
premium $4.91 $29.74 $59.49
diesel $5.61 $33.98 $67.96

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Morning in Toledo on Tuesday

Local time

8:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Etna, OH

Morning in Etna on Tuesday

Local time

8:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Ashley, 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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 6m 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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