How far is Wapakoneta, OH from Defiance, OH?
The driving distance from Wapakoneta, OH to Defiance, OH is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wapakoneta and Defiance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wapakoneta and Defiance.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2724 ft · 60 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Wood Street
2533 ft · 51 sec · South Wood Street
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1627 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
957 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto St Johns Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road
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Continue on St Johns Avenue
3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East North Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North Perry Street
1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto North Defiance Street
25.5 mi · 38 min · North Defiance Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Continue on Douglas Street
584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1386 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Auglaize Street
8 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wapakoneta and Defiance.
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 Street
Turn left onto North Defiance Street
25.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wapakoneta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Defiance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wapakoneta to Defiance?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Columbus Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Wapakoneta and 31.4 miles from Defiance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wapakoneta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Defiance.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wapakoneta and Defiance. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.85 km).
#1 Wapakoneta
City in Ohio
| Population | 9,682 |
| Coordinates | 40.5678300, -84.1935600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Defiance
City in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.2844900, -84.3557800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Defiance (-84.35578, 41.28449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $3.83 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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