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Trip from Sunbury, OH to Toledo, OH

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

129.2 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

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

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Downtown Sunbury, OH, OH

Sunbury, OH

Ollie Craig

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sunbury, OH to Toledo, OH covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 23, I 75, SR 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.1 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

64.6 miles from Sunbury, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 129.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 34m highway drive covering 129.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.1 miles on US 23.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near SR 37 / East Central Avenue.

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 129.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 11.7 miles (SR 37 / East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
11.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | SR 37 / East Central Avenue

Turn left onto SR 37 / East Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
11.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
12.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 23

Merge onto US 23

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
81.8 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 75; SR 15

Merge onto I 75; SR 15

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 52.1 mi 1h 2m
I 75 42.4 mi 45m
SR 15 17.6 mi 20m
State Route 37 East 8.7 mi 11m
Cherry Street 2.1 mi 3m
Oak Street 1.3 mi 2m
Sunbury Road 0.9 mi 1m
Miami Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 52.1 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunbury, OH and Toledo, OH.

1

Start on SR 37

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
2

Continue on US 36

8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 36; SR 37

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Road
4

Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521

0.6 mi · 46 sec · East William Street
5

Turn right onto US 42

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Lake Street
6

Turn left onto SR 37

0.3 mi · 20 sec · East Central Avenue
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
8

Merge onto US 23

45 mi · 53 min · US 23
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

7.4 mi · 8 min · US 23
10

Continue on SR 15

18 mi · 20 min · SR 15
11

Merge onto I 75; SR 15

42 mi · 45 min · I 75; SR 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward SR 65: Rossford
13

Turn right onto SR 65

0.9 mi · 1 min · Miami Street
14

Turn right onto SR 65

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Fassett Street
15

Turn left onto SR 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
16

Continue on Front Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Front Street
17

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
18

Continue on Cherry Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
19

Turn left onto East Bancroft Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Bancroft Street
20

Arrive at destination

West Bancroft Street

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Sunbury, OH, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.1 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 28 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.6 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m

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 Sunbury, 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.

+

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 Sunbury, OH

This is one driving day of about 129.2 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Sunbury, 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 52.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.6 mi from Sunbury, OH · 1h 18m into the drive

Downtown Carey, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carey, OH

65 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

Westfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carey, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Sunbury, 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

$20.05 one way

$40.10 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.25 $44.51
premium $4.91 $24.97 $49.94
diesel $5.61 $28.53 $57.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.8 0 $13.57 $6.20
Efficient EV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.17
EV Truck/SUV 51.7 0 $18.09 $8.27

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 16, 2026

Origin

Sunbury, OH

Late night in Sunbury on Friday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 15 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Toledo, OH

Late night in Toledo on Friday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Carey, OH

65 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

13 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

2h 34m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sunbury, OH to Toledo, OH covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 23, I 75, SR 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.6 miles from Sunbury, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.05 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (SR 37 / East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Sunbury, OH to Toledo, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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