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Trip from Toledo, OH to Northwood, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

87.7 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Toledo, OH

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Downtown Northwood, OH, OH

Northwood, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Toledo, OH to Northwood, OH covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US 68, Collingwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 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.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 87.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 68. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.8 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 68. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Collingwood Boulevard.

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 87.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Collingwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Collingwood Boulevard

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

Navigation decision point

7
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
6
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
7
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
4
49.3 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 68

Take the exit onto US 68 toward US 68 South: Kenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 68 South: Kenton

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 Northwood, 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
I 75 43.8 mi 47m
US 68 40.6 mi 1h
Collingwood Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
County Road 111 West 1.3 mi 1m
Sunrise Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West Bancroft Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 43.8 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Bancroft Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Bancroft Street
2

Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Collingwood Boulevard
3

Turn slight right onto CR 562

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Sunrise Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
5

Merge onto I 75

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 75
6

Continue on I 75

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 75
Exit 200 Toward South Avenue
7

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.
8

Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 68; SR 15
Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 68; SR 15
Exit 156 Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
10

Take the exit onto US 68

0.3 mi · 46 sec · US 68
Toward US 68 South: Kenton
11

Turn left onto US 68

221 ft · 5 sec · US 68
12

Turn slight right onto US 68

37 mi · 55 min · US 68
13

Turn right onto C-111

1.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 111 West
14

Arrive at destination

C-111

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 50m 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 35m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Toledo, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Toledo, OH

This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Toledo, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 43.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Toledo, OH · 50m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Findlay, OH

44 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

Bowling Green, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Findlay, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Northwood, OH

The final approach into Northwood, 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

$13.61 one way

$27.22 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $15.11 $30.21
premium $4.91 $16.95 $33.90
diesel $5.61 $19.36 $38.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.67 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.28 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OH

Night in Toledo on Thursday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Northwood, OH

Night in Northwood on Thursday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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 54m 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 Northwood, OH covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 68, 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 43.9 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 $13.61 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Collingwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Toledo, OH to Northwood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

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