How far is Waterville, OH from Ottawa Hills, OH?
The driving distance from Waterville, OH to Ottawa Hills, OH is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Ottawa Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Ottawa Hills.
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Start on North 2nd Street
37 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
124 m · 11 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward US 24 East: Toledo
3183 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Anthony Wayne Trail
2.3 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Ann Arbor
1859 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 475 North, US 23 North
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Highway
2099 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Highway
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Turn left onto South Reynolds Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Reynolds Road
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Turn right onto West Bancroft Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street
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Turn left onto Talmadge Road
633 ft · 19 sec · Talmadge Road
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Turn right onto Bonniebrook Road
23 m · 3 sec · Bonniebrook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bonniebrook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Ottawa Hills.
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.
I 475 North
Merge slight left
3.25 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waterville and Mostly Cloudy near Ottawa Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Ottawa Hills?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Waterville and 7.4 miles from Ottawa Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.99 one way or $3.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterville and Mostly Cloudy near Ottawa Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holland.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Bryan
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Ottawa Hills. Straight-line distance: 11.93 mi (19.2 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ottawa Hills
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,534 |
| Coordinates | 41.6642200, -83.6432700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa Hills (-83.64327, 41.66422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
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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