How far is Elida, OH from Spencerville, OH?
The driving distance from Elida, OH to Spencerville, OH is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elida and Spencerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elida and Spencerville.
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Start on West Main Street
9 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Greenlawn Avenue
1898 ft · 52 sec · South Greenlawn Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Hollow Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Allentown Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Allentown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Allentown Road
2643 ft · 55 sec · Allentown Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Allentown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Allentown Road
2472 ft · 49 sec · Allentown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Allentown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elida and Spencerville.
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.
Allentown Road
Turn right onto Allentown Road
4.66 mi · 00h 08m
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 Elida and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elida to Spencerville?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Delphos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Elida and 5.7 miles from Spencerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elida and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.
Stop Ideas Near Delphos
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 Delphos.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elida and Spencerville. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).
#1 Elida
Town in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,810 |
| Coordinates | 40.7886600, -84.2038400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spencerville
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 40.7089400, -84.3535600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-84.353597, 40.708867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
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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