How far is Cairo, OH from Scotts Crossing, OH?
The driving distance from Cairo, OH to Scotts Crossing, OH is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cairo and Scotts Crossing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo and Scotts Crossing.
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Start on West Main Street
1270 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Perrysburg Road
140 m · 8 sec · South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
1920 ft · 33 sec · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 West
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Defiance Trail
1.3 mi · 3 min · Defiance Trail
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Turn left onto Elida Road
2932 ft · 50 sec · Elida Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elida Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cairo and Scotts Crossing.
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.
US 30 West
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cairo and Sunny near Scotts Crossing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cairo to Scotts Crossing?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Elida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Cairo and 6.5 miles from Scotts Crossing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cairo and Sunny near Scotts Crossing.
Stop Ideas Near Elida
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 Elida.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cairo and Scotts Crossing. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 km).
#1 Cairo
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 520 |
| Coordinates | 40.8320000, -84.0860600 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scotts Crossing
Scotts Crossing is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8178300, -84.2727300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotts Crossing (-84.27273, 40.81783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
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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