Origin
Paulding, OH
Late night in Paulding on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paulding, OH to Toledo, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
72.1 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paulding, OH
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Toledo, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paulding, OH to Toledo, OH covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 24, North Williams Street, Collingwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.4 miles on US 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 72.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 24 and North Williams Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.4 miles on US 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and North Williams Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paulding, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 1h 25m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.4 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street
Turn right onto US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24 toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
5
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Collingwood Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Collingwood Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
72.1 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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West Bancroft Street
Turn left onto West Bancroft Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 64.4 mi | 1h 12m |
| North Williams Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Collingwood Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bancroft Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 64.4 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paulding, OH and Toledo, OH.
1
Start on East Jackson Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto US 127; SR 111
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Williams Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto US 24
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 24
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US 24
Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Turn sharp left onto Collingwood Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Collingwood Boulevard
8
Turn left onto West Bancroft Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bancroft Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Paulding, OH · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Paulding, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.4 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.19 one way
$22.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Toledo on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Texas, OH
36 mi in
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
13 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 25m 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 Paulding, OH to Toledo, OH covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 24, North Williams Street, Collingwood Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Paulding, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.19 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 Paulding, OH to Toledo, OH is easy. At 1h 25m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.4 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Paulding, OH to Toledo, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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