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Trip from Toledo, OH to Thornport, 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 22m

Distance

168.7 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

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

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county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Downtown Thornport, OH, OH

Thornport, OH

Mikkel Kvist

Trip Overview

This 168.7-mile drive from Toledo to Thornport, Ohio, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 23 and I-75, with a portion on US 68, making it a highway-focused journey through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or to reach your destination efficiently. The route is straightforward, designed for steady progress rather than leisurely exploration, so plan for a direct transit experience.

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

84.3 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m 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
Lancaster Road Southwest 8.2 mi 11m
I 70 6.2 mi 6m
Johnstown-Alexandria Road 5.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 52.4 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OH and Thornport, 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

4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
22

Continue on SR 37

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
23

Continue on SR 37

1.0 mi · 1 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
24

Take the exit onto SR 37

4.4 mi · 5 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit onto SR 37

0.2 mi · 33 sec · SR 37
Exit 27 Toward SR 37 East, SR 661: Granville, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn right onto SR 37

8.2 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Road Southwest
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
28

Merge onto I 70

6.2 mi · 6 min · I 70
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 132 Toward SR 13: Newark, Thornville
30

Turn right onto SR 13

1.9 mi · 3 min · Jacksontown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Turn right onto CR 30

101 ft · 2 sec · Zion Road
Use the right lane.
32

Continue on CR 30

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Zion Road
33

Turn left onto Town Hwy 1064

440 ft · 19 sec · Town Hwy 1064
34

Arrive at destination

Town Hwy 1064

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour, 22-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip. Aim to depart Toledo in the morning to maximize your time at your destination or to simply enjoy the drive with less traffic. You'll encounter just one recommended stop, so consider where that might be based on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 52.4-mile stretch on US 23, to avoid any unexpected delays.

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 84.3 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 38m 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 37 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.3 miles or 1h 38m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thornport, 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 168.7 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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

84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Upper Sandusky, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.3 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Iron Chef Steakhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marion, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 55m in / 1h 27m to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17402233777

Visit website

Carlyle's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marion, Ohio

1.1 mi

The Village Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Upper Sandusky, Ohio

1.6 mi

Iron Chef Steakhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17402233777

Visit website

Carlyle's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+17403866333

The Village Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+14192942945

Visit website

Pilgrim Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194227022

Visit website

Baires Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+17403833999

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 151.3 — 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
7
146.8 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | SR 37

Take the exit onto SR 37

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
151.3 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | SR 37

Take the exit onto SR 37 toward SR 37 East, SR 661: Granville, Lancaster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27 Toward SR 37 East, SR 661: Granville, Lancaster

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.18 one way

$52.36 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $29.06 $58.12
premium $4.91 $32.60 $65.21
diesel $5.61 $37.25 $74.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.6 0 $17.71 $8.10
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.76 $6.75
EV Truck/SUV 67.5 0 $23.62 $10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Morning in Toledo on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

30°F

Widespread Frost

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 4:36AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 4:36AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Thornport, OH

Morning in Thornport on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Ashley, OH

84 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

24 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

3h 22m 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 drive that leans heavily into highway travel, with 79% of the route on faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 52.4 miles on US 23, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. While largely highway-based, the inclusion of US 68 introduces a slight variation in the driving experience. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently, with minimal detours off the main arteries.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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?

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 around 10.3 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 168.7 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: 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.

Between Toledo, OH and Thornport, OH, road signs point toward Columbus and Lancaster.

Columbus

46.5 mi in | ~53m | via US 68; SR 15

Lancaster

151.3 mi in | ~2h 58m | via SR 37

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 22m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). 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.

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 Thornport, 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: 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 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Thornport, 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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