How far is Miltonsburg, OH from Lodi, OH?

The driving distance from Miltonsburg, OH to Lodi, OH is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
32.4 mi
00h 49m
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
32.4 mi
Kilometers
52.15 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Miltonsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miltonsburg
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miltonsburg
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 Miltonsburg
12 mi
00h 24m
To Lodi
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Cross Street

    6 m · 7 sec · Main Cross Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    938 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 145

    127 m · 12 sec · State Route 145

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Miltonsburg-Calais Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Miltonsburg-Calais Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hilight

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Hilight

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Union Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Union Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dogskin Frieden Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dogskin Frieden Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dogskin Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Dogskin Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dogskin Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Dogskin Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 7

    1 km · 57 sec · State Route 7

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hilight
7.9 mi · 24%
Dogskin Road
6.14 mi · 19%
Miltonsburg-Calais Road
2.59 mi · 8%
Dogskin Frieden Road
1.54 mi · 5%
West Union Road
1.13 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hilight

Continue on Hilight

7.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
00h 24m from Miltonsburg
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 Miltonsburg and 20.4 miles from Lodi.

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 13.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Miltonsburg

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

Population41
Coordinates39.8306300, -81.1653900
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Lodi

#2 Lodi

Village in Medina County, Ohio

Population2,913
Coordinates39.6111900, -80.9401000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Cross Street (-81.165397, 39.830653)
End: SR 7 (-80.940006, 39.611128)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.84 $9.67
Premium $4.79 $5.46 $10.92
Diesel $4.30 $4.91 $9.81

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 Miltonsburg and Lodi. The current time is 09:38:46.

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.