Origin
Franklin Furnace, OH
Morning in Franklin Furnace on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
238.1 mi
383 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Furnace, OH
Tima Miroshnichenko
Toledo, OH
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The drive from Franklin Furnace, OH to Toledo, OH covers 238.1 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gallia Pike, US 52 West, SR 823 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
119 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 238.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 238.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Furnace, OH to Toledo, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gallia Pike | — | — |
| US 52 West | — | — |
| SR 823 North | — | — |
| US 23 North | — | — |
| South High Street | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Furnace, OH and Toledo, OH.
Start on Big Pete Road
Turn sharp right onto Gallia Pike
Continue on Gallia Pike
Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
Continue on South High Street
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
Keep slight left to continue on SR 31: Kenton
Keep slight right to continue on SR 31: Kenton
Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street
Turn right onto North Maple Street
Continue on State Route 31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
Continue straight
Turn left onto West Eliza Street
Turn right onto North Detroit Street
Continue on United States Highway 68
Continue on Main Street
Turn slight left
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto Township Road 145
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford
Turn right onto Miami Street
Turn right onto Fassett Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Continue on Front Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on Cherry Street
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Franklin Furnace, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 238.1 miles and 4h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119 mi from Franklin Furnace, OH · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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.
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 119 miles from Franklin Furnace, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Toledo, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Toledo, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.95 one way
$73.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $41.01 | $82.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $46.02 | $92.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.57 | $105.14 |
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: 83.3 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 | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
| Efficient EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.33 | $15.24 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Franklin Furnace on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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