Trip from Toledo, OH to Etna, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

153.9 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 55m ★

6 AM

3h 7m

8 AM

3h 30m

10 AM

3h 15m

12 PM

3h 13m

3 PM

3h 16m

5 PM

3h 29m

8 PM

3h 0m

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

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Etna, OH

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Trip Overview

This 153.9-mile drive from Toledo to Etna, Ohio, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 23 and I-75, with US 68 also playing a role. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The drive is focused and efficient, allowing you to reach your destination without significant detours.

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

76.9 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for about 80% of this trip. The majority of your time will be spent on well-trafficked routes like US 23 and I-75. You’ll encounter a longest stretch of 52.4 miles on US 23, offering a sustained period of highway driving before potentially encountering more varied road types. While largely efficient, the progression through these main roads provides a consistent driving rhythm.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 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 52.4 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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

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

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

116 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward SR 37

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 115 Toward SR 37

116.5 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | US 42 / Lake Street

Turn right onto US 42 / Lake Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Toledo, OH to Etna, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

Columbus

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

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
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest	7.2 mi	11m
Hazelton Etna Road	3.4 mi	5m
Collingwood Boulevard	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 23 — 52.4 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Bancroft Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard

Turn slight right onto CR 562

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 75 South: Dayton

Merge onto I 75

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 75

Continue on I 75

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 75

Exit 200 Toward South Avenue

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.

Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 68; SR 15

Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15

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

Continue on US 23

52 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 23

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 115 Toward SR 37

Turn left onto SR 37

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Central Avenue

Turn right onto US 42

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lake Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto US 36; SR 521

0.6 mi · 44 sec · East William Street

Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Road

Continue on US 36; SR 37

8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East

Continue on US 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street

Turn right onto SR 37

413 ft · 5 sec · Morning Street

Continue on SR 37

11 mi · 12 min · Granville Street

Continue on SR 37

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on SR 37

1.6 mi · 1 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

Turn right onto SR 310

3.4 mi · 5 min · Hazelton Etna Road

Continue on SR 310

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

Continue on SR 310

4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

Turn right onto SR 16; SR 310

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Broad Street

Turn left onto SR 310

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 310

2.4 mi · 3 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

Turn left onto Pike Street Southwest

254 ft · 11 sec · Pike Street Southwest

Arrive at destination

Pike Street Southwest

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is comfortably completed in a single day. Departing in the morning will allow you ample time to arrive and settle in, with flexibility for any brief stops you might need. Monitor your fuel levels, especially before the longest stretch of 52.4 miles on US 23, to avoid needing to search for services. Since it's not an excessively long drive, you can afford to be flexible with your timing and potential brief pauses along the way.

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 76.9 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 29m 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 34 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.9 miles or 1h 29m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Etna, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Toledo, 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 Toledo, OH

This is one driving day of about 153.9 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.9 mi from Toledo, OH · 1h 29m into the drive

village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashley, OH

77 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

North Baltimore, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Upper Sandusky, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.9 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Etna, OH

The final approach into Etna, 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 Etna, 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

$23.88 one way

$47.77 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$26.51	$53.02
premium	$4.91	$29.74	$59.49
diesel	$5.61	$33.98	$67.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.2	$16.16	$7.39
Efficient EV	38.5	$13.47	$6.16
EV Truck/SUV	61.6	$21.55	$9.85

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Late night in Toledo on Thursday

Local time

1:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Etna, OH

Late night in Etna on Thursday

Local time

1:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Ashley, OH

77 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

6 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

3h 6m 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 Toledo, OH to Etna, OH covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 23, I 75, US 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.9 miles from Toledo, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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