How far is Galion, OH from Defiance, OH?
The driving distance from Galion, OH to Defiance, OH is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galion and Defiance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galion and Defiance.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Harding Way West
1.4 km · 2 min · Harding Way West
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Continue on Bucyrus Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bucyrus Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
2262 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224, SR 15 West: Findlay, Ottawa
1620 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Trenton Avenue
20.9 mi · 32 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1474 ft · 25 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on North Perry Street
1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto North Defiance Street
25.5 mi · 38 min · North Defiance Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Continue on Douglas Street
584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1386 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Auglaize Street
8 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Galion and Defiance.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Defiance Street
Turn left onto North Defiance Street
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.
Sunny leaving Galion and Sunny near Defiance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galion to Defiance?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Findlay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Galion and 53.9 miles from Defiance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Galion and Sunny near Defiance.
Stop Ideas Near Findlay
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 Findlay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galion and Defiance. Straight-line distance: 90.07 mi (144.96 km).
#1 Galion
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,929 |
| Coordinates | 40.7336700, -82.7899000 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Defiance (-84.35578, 41.28449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.20 | $36.40 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
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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