How far is Wilmington, OH from Ada, OH?
The driving distance from Wilmington, OH to Ada, OH is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Ada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Ada.
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Start on East Main Street
125 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
132 m · 26 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East Locust Street
131 m · 19 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto North South Street
2586 ft · 49 sec · North South Street
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
17.1 mi · 26 min · Xenia Avenue
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Turn right onto South Detroit Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Detroit Street
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Keep slight right
30 m · 1 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Route 68
8.1 mi · 11 min · US Route 68
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Continue on South Detroit Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · South Detroit Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 West
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1590 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto High Street
149 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
848 ft · 22 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Front Street
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Continue on Klinger Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Klinger Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Ada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Detroit Street
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Ada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Ada?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Wilmington and 50 miles from Ada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Ada.
Stop Ideas Near Urbana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Urbana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Ada. Straight-line distance: 91.49 mi (147.24 km).
#1 Wilmington
City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,399 |
| Coordinates | 39.4453400, -83.8285400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ada
Village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,532 |
| Coordinates | 40.7695000, -83.8227100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ada (-83.82271, 40.7695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
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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