How far is Wauseon, OH from Archbold, OH?
The driving distance from Wauseon, OH to Archbold, OH is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauseon and Archbold.
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Start on West Elm Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Defiance Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Defiance Street
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Turn right onto Stryker Street
72 m · 5 sec · Stryker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stryker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauseon and Archbold.
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.
West Elm Street
Keep slight right
6.98 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauseon and Mostly Sunny near Archbold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauseon to Archbold?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Stryker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Wauseon and 5.2 miles from Archbold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 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 7:54 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?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauseon and Mostly Sunny near Archbold.
Stop Ideas Near Stryker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stryker.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauseon and Archbold. Straight-line distance: 8.77 mi (14.12 km).
#1 Wauseon
City in Ohio
| Population | 7,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.5492200, -84.1416100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Archbold
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,289 |
| Coordinates | 41.5214400, -84.3071700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stryker Street (-84.307172, 41.521561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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