How far is Tawawa, OH from Botkins, OH?

The driving distance from Tawawa, OH to Botkins, OH is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.84 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.91 mi
28.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.91 mi
Kilometers
28.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.75 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Botkins
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Tawawa
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tawawa
2026-04-18T03:41
Arrive Botkins
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tawawa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sidney
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Tawawa
11 mi
00h 13m
To Botkins
11.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tawawa and Botkins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tawawa and Botkins.

  1. 1

    Start on Tawawa-Maplewood Road

    883 ft · 25 sec · Tawawa-Maplewood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Avenue

    3148 ft · 57 sec · South Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Wapakoneta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wapakoneta Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sidney-Wapakoneta Road

    2746 ft · 46 sec · Sidney-Wapakoneta Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    10 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 219: Botkins

    1230 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Botkins Road

    1479 ft · 30 sec · Botkins Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Street

    1931 ft · 38 sec · East State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tawawa and Botkins.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sidney-Wapakoneta Road
10.5 mi · 46%
Wapakoneta Avenue
1.43 mi · 6%
South Main Avenue
0.6 mi · 3%
East State Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Botkins Road
0.28 mi · 1%
SR 219
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sidney-Wapakoneta Road

Take the ramp straight

10 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 13m from Tawawa
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tawawa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Botkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tawawa to Botkins?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Tawawa and 11.9 miles from Botkins.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tawawa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Botkins.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sidney, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

109 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tawawa and Botkins. Straight-line distance: 17.91 mi (28.83 km).

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#1 Tawawa

Tawawa is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2361600, -84.0277200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Botkins

#2 Botkins

Town

Population1,160
Coordinates40.4678300, -84.1805000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Tawawa-Maplewood Road (-84.027823, 40.236167)
End: East State Street (-84.1805, 40.467788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.44 $6.87
Premium $4.79 $3.88 $7.76
Diesel $4.30 $3.49 $6.97

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 Tawawa and Botkins. The current time is 03:41:07.

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.