How far is Lodi, OH from Miltonsburg, OH?

The driving distance from Lodi, OH to Miltonsburg, OH is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.99 mi
00h 48m
Flight
19.32 mi
31.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.32 mi
Kilometers
31.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.99 mi
Kilometers
38.61 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miltonsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-04-18T08:03
Arrive Miltonsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mechanicsburg
OH

Village in Champaign County, Ohio

From Lodi
12 mi
00h 24m
To Miltonsburg
12 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lodi and Miltonsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lodi and Miltonsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 7

    1 km · 58 sec · State Route 7

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dogskin Road

    73 m · 7 sec · Dogskin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dogskin Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Dogskin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dogskin Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Dogskin Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dogskin Frieden Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dogskin Frieden Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Union Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Union Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oaklawn Avenue

    1326 ft · 22 sec · Oaklawn Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Oaklawn Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Oaklawn Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Miltonsburg-Calais Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Miltonsburg-Calais Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 145

    127 m · 8 sec · State Route 145

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    938 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Cross Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Cross Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Cross Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lodi and Miltonsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dogskin Road
6.14 mi · 26%
Oaklawn Avenue
3.05 mi · 13%
Miltonsburg-Calais Road
2.59 mi · 11%
Dogskin Frieden Road
1.54 mi · 6%
West Union Road
1.13 mi · 5%
State Route 7
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

8.63 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
00h 24m from Lodi
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lodi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miltonsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lodi to Miltonsburg?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Lodi and 12 miles from Miltonsburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lodi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miltonsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Miltonsburg. Straight-line distance: 19.32 mi (31.09 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

Village in Medina County, Ohio

Population2,913
Coordinates39.6111900, -80.9401000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
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#2 Miltonsburg

Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America

Population41
Coordinates39.8306300, -81.1653900
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Lodi (-80.9401, 39.61119)
End: Miltonsburg (-81.16539, 39.83063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.61 $7.21
Premium $4.79 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $4.30 $3.66 $7.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lodi and Miltonsburg. The current time is 08:03:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.