How far is Archbold, OH from Wauseon, OH?
The driving distance from Archbold, OH to Wauseon, OH is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archbold and Wauseon.
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Start on Stryker Street
72 m · 12 sec · Stryker Street
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Turn left onto North Defiance Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Defiance Street
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1164 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Archbold and Wauseon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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6.88 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Archbold and Chance Rain Showers near Wauseon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Archbold to Wauseon?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stryker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Archbold and 5.2 miles from Wauseon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Archbold and Chance Rain Showers near Wauseon.
Stop Ideas Near Stryker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stryker.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Archbold and Wauseon. Straight-line distance: 8.77 mi (14.12 km).
#1 Archbold
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,289 |
| Coordinates | 41.5214400, -84.3071700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauseon
City in Ohio
| Population | 7,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.5492200, -84.1416100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wauseon (-84.14161, 41.54922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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