Origin
Kenton, OH
Night in Kenton on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, OH to Toledo, OH
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
74.9 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenton, OH
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Toledo, OH
Zekai Zhu
Trip Overview
Traveling from Kenton to Toledo covers 74.9 miles across the Ohio Midwest, typically taking about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the journey, making it an affordable excursion. You will navigate primarily via Highway 68, North Detroit Street, and Main Street. Because the route remains entirely within Ohio, the transition between these two Midwestern cities feels consistent and familiar.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.4 miles from Kenton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will be navigating local roads for the entire 74.9-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted drive on North Detroit Street is essentially zero miles. This path demands frequent adjustments rather than high-speed highway cruising, giving the journey a grounded, local character. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you active as you transition through the regional landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Detroit Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kenton, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenton, OH to Toledo, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Detroit Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 68 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Township Road 145 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fassett Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Detroit Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on West Franklin Street
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Franklin Street
2
Turn left onto North Detroit Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Detroit Street
3
Continue on United States Highway 68
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
United States Highway 68
4
Continue on Main Street
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight left
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
6
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto Township Road 145
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Township Road 145
8
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
9
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 65: Rossford
11
Turn right onto Miami Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami Street
12
Turn right onto Fassett Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fassett Street
13
Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
14
Continue on Front Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Front Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Cherry Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
17
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bancroft Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes less than an hour and a half, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic. There are no planned stops on this route, but the short duration means you can easily build in your own breaks if needed. Keep in mind that because you are strictly on local roads, your pace will be dictated by local speed limits and turns rather than highway speed. Since you won't be on major interstates, ensure your navigation is set to follow Highway 68 specifically to keep your route efficient. Budgeting your $11 for gas before you leave will ensure you have one less thing to worry about during your drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.4 miles from Kenton, OH, or about 39m into the drive.
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 74.9 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kenton, 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 Kenton, OH
This is one driving day of about 74.9 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kenton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.4 mi from Kenton, OH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Kenton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Toledo, OH
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.41 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| premium | $4.79 | $14.12 | $28.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Toledo, OH
Night in Toledo on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
37 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
14 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 18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kenton, OH to Toledo, OH covers 74.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Detroit Street, Highway 68, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 miles from Kenton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Kenton, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenton, OH to Toledo, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenton, OH to Toledo, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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