How far is Wilson, OH from Miltonsburg, OH?

The driving distance from Wilson, OH to Miltonsburg, OH is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
7.48 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.54 mi
8.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.54 mi
Kilometers
8.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.48 mi
Kilometers
12.04 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miltonsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Wilson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-18T12:59
Arrive Miltonsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Malaga
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Wilson
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Miltonsburg
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Miltonsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Miltonsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Drive

    664 ft · 33 sec · East Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 145

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 145

  3. 3

    Continue on Hilight

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hilight

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 145

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 145

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1055 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Cross Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Cross Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Cross Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson and Miltonsburg.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 145
4.51 mi · 60%
East Main Street
1.99 mi · 27%
Hilight
0.65 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.2 mi · 3%
East Drive
0.13 mi · 2%
Main Cross Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 145

Continue on State Route 145

3.79 mi · 00h 07m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malaga
00h 06m from Wilson
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wilson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miltonsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Miltonsburg?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Malaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Wilson and 3.7 miles from Miltonsburg.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wilson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miltonsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Malaga

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

118 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

119 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Miltonsburg. Straight-line distance: 5.54 mi (8.91 km).

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#1 Wilson

Village in Belmont and Monroe counties of Ohio

Population502
Coordinates39.8567400, -81.0667700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
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#2 Miltonsburg

Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America

Population41
Coordinates39.8306300, -81.1653900
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilson (-81.06677, 39.85674)
End: Miltonsburg (-81.16539, 39.83063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $0.96
Round trip
$1.93
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.96 $1.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.10 $2.21
Premium $4.79 $1.25 $2.49
Diesel $4.30 $1.12 $2.24

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Miltonsburg. The current time is 12:59:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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