How far is Dowagiac, MI from Washington Court House, OH?
The driving distance from Dowagiac, MI to Washington Court House, OH is about 262 miles (421.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (353 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mercer County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dowagiac and Washington Court House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dowagiac and Washington Court House.
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Start on Orchard Street
53 m · 12 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn left onto West Division Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Division Street
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Turn slight right onto Dailey Road
12.7 mi · 18 min · Dailey Road
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Continue on Cass Street
156 m · 25 sec · Cass Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1698 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US-12
5.7 mi · 8 min · US-12
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Turn right onto Cassopolis Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cassopolis Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old M-205
2063 ft · 32 sec · Old M-205
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Continue on Cassopolis Street
4 mi · 6 min · Cassopolis Street
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Turn left onto East Bristol Street
1653 ft · 46 sec · East Bristol Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Continue on Prairie Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Prairie Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
18.3 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South
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Continue on Main Street
13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
20.7 mi · 25 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto State Street
8.5 mi · 10 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2729 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
41.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 62, SR 3: Washinton CH, Hillsboro
1156 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
1137 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Leesburg Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Avenue
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Continue on West Court Street
2035 ft · 37 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dowagiac and Washington Court House.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
41.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Dowagiac and Mostly Cloudy near Washington Court House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dowagiac to Washington Court House?
The road trip is about 262 miles (421.6 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from Dowagiac and 131.2 miles from Washington Court House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.3 miles (353 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.45 one way or $84.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dowagiac and Mostly Cloudy near Washington Court House.
Stop Ideas Near Rockford
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 Rockford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dowagiac and Washington Court House. Straight-line distance: 219.34 mi (353 km).
#1 Dowagiac
City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 5,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.9842100, -86.1086200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington Court House
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 14,193 |
| Coordinates | 39.5364500, -83.4390800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Court House (-83.43908, 39.53645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.59 | $42.45 | $84.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $48.47 | $96.95 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $54.01 | $108.02 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $59.88 | $119.75 |
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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