Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tawawa, OH
Wilfried Mbaihornom
The drive from Botkins, OH to Tawawa, OH covers 21.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, SR 29, East Court Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 32m highway drive covering 21.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and SR 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on I 75.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and SR 29. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Botkins, OH to Tawawa, OH is easy. At 32m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.2 miles (I 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto I 75 Business toward County Road 25A, Sidney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Continue onto I 75 Business; CR 25A / Wapakoneta Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto I 75 Business; SR 29; SR 47 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Botkins, OH and Tawawa, OH, road signs point toward County Road 25A and Sidney.
County Road 25A
Sidney
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| SR 29 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| East Court Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Wapakoneta Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Ohio Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sidney-Wapakoneta Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 75 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Botkins, OH and Tawawa, OH.
Start on SR 219
Continue on SR 219
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto I 75 Business
Continue on I 75 Business; CR 25A
Continue on I 75 Business; CR 25A
Continue on I 75 Business; CR 25A
Continue on I 75 Business
Turn left onto I 75 Business; SR 29; SR 47
Continue on SR 29
Turn right onto CR 19
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Botkins on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Tawawa on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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