How far is Spencerville, OH from Scotts Crossing, OH?
The driving distance from Spencerville, OH to Scotts Crossing, OH is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencerville and Scotts Crossing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencerville and Scotts Crossing.
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Start on North Broadway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on South Saint Marys Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Saint Marys Road
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Keep slight right
1648 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North St Marys Road
2 mi · 4 min · North St Marys Road
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Turn right onto Zion Church Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Zion Church Road
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Turn left onto North Defiance Trail
4.5 mi · 11 min · North Defiance Trail
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Turn sharp right onto Elida Road
2932 ft · 50 sec · Elida Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elida Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencerville and Scotts Crossing.
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.
North Defiance Trail
Turn left onto North Defiance Trail
4.49 mi · 00h 11m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencerville to Scotts Crossing?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.1 miles from Spencerville and 5.1 miles from Scotts Crossing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Delphos
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencerville and Scotts Crossing. Straight-line distance: 8.63 mi (13.89 km).
#1 Spencerville
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 40.7089400, -84.3535600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scotts Crossing
Scotts Crossing is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8178300, -84.2727300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotts Crossing (-84.27273, 40.81783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
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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