How far is Wapakoneta, OH from Celina, OH?

The driving distance from Wapakoneta, OH to Celina, OH is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
21.52 mi
00h 25m
Flight
19.82 mi
31.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.82 mi
Kilometers
31.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.63 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Celina
Thu, Oct 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Wapakoneta
Thu, Oct 15, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wapakoneta
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Celina
Thu, Oct 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wapakoneta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Marys
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Wapakoneta
10.7 mi
00h 12m
To Celina
10.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wapakoneta and Celina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wapakoneta and Celina.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    49 m · 9 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willipie Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Willipie Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    834 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1082 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wapakoneta and Celina.

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
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willipie Street
21.5 mi · 100%
East Pearl Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Willipie Street

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Marys
00h 12m from Wapakoneta
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wapakoneta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Celina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wapakoneta to Celina?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Wapakoneta and 10.8 miles from Celina.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wapakoneta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Celina.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Marys

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys.

RAIL

Bryan

105 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

112 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Connersville station

118 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wapakoneta and Celina. Straight-line distance: 19.82 mi (31.89 km).

Wapakoneta

#1 Wapakoneta

City in Ohio

Population9,682
Coordinates40.5678300, -84.1935600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Celina

#2 Celina

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,438
Coordinates40.5489400, -84.5702300
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Wapakoneta (-84.19356, 40.56783)
End: Celina (-84.57023, 40.54894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.91
Round trip
$5.82
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $2.91 $5.82
Mid-grade $4.38 $3.33 $6.66
Premium $4.93 $3.74 $7.49
Diesel $6.07 $4.61 $9.22

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wapakoneta and Celina. The current time is 12:30:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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