How far is Defiance, OH from Wapakoneta, OH?
The driving distance from Defiance, OH to Wapakoneta, OH is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Defiance and Wapakoneta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Defiance and Wapakoneta.
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Start on Auglaize Street
8 m · 7 sec · Auglaize Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1386 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
25.5 mi · 38 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Continue on North Perry Street
1033 ft · 18 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street
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Continue on North Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto West Wayne Street
84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67: Wapakoneta, Uniopolis
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
2256 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
3221 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Wood Street
2533 ft · 53 sec · North Wood Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
2724 ft · 54 sec · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Defiance and Wapakoneta.
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.
Ottawa Avenue
Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
25.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Defiance and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wapakoneta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Defiance to Wapakoneta?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Defiance and 30.6 miles from Wapakoneta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Defiance and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wapakoneta.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Defiance and Wapakoneta. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.85 km).
#1 Defiance
City in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.2844900, -84.3557800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wapakoneta
City in Ohio
| Population | 9,682 |
| Coordinates | 40.5678300, -84.1935600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wapakoneta (-84.19356, 40.56783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
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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