Origin
Lodi, OH
Morning in Lodi on Saturday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lodi, OH to Malaga, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lodi, OH
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Malaga, OH
Jiří Dočkal
Trip Overview
The drive from Lodi, OH to Malaga, OH covers 25.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 800, Oaklawn Avenue, Dogskin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on SR 800. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Lodi, OH to Malaga, OH covers 25.3 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 800 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 11 / Dogskin Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lodi, OH to Malaga, OH is easy. At 47m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 11 / Dogskin Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 11 / Dogskin Frieden Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (CR 9 / West Union Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 11 / Dogskin Road
Turn right onto CR 11 / Dogskin Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 11 / Dogskin Frieden Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 11 / Dogskin Frieden Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 9 / West Union Road
Turn left onto CR 9 / West Union Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 800
At end of road, turn right onto SR 800
Navigation decision point
3
18.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 800 / Oaklawn Avenue
Turn left onto SR 800 / Oaklawn Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 800 | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Oaklawn Avenue | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Dogskin Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| Dogskin Frieden Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Union Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Route 7 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 800
— 8.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, OH and Malaga, OH.
1
Start on SR 7
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Route 7
2
Turn right onto CR 11
238 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dogskin Road
3
Continue on CR 11
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dogskin Road
4
Continue on CR 11
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Dogskin Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 11
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dogskin Frieden Road
6
Turn left onto CR 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto SR 800
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 800
8
Turn left onto SR 800
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Oaklawn Avenue
9
Continue on SR 800
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Oaklawn Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
SR 800
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Malaga, OH
Morning in Malaga on Saturday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lodi, OH to Malaga, OH covers 25.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 800, Oaklawn Avenue, Dogskin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Lodi, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lodi, OH to Malaga, OH is easy. At 47m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 11 / Dogskin Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 11 / Dogskin Frieden Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (CR 9 / West Union Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lodi, OH to Malaga, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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