Origin
Miltonsburg, OH
Afternoon in Miltonsburg on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miltonsburg, OH to Lodi, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miltonsburg, OH
Christina Erato Zymvragou
Lodi, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miltonsburg, OH to Lodi, OH covers 24 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hilight, Dogskin Road, SR 800 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on Hilight. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hilight | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Dogskin Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| SR 800 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Miltonsburg-Calais Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Dogskin Frieden Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Union Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Route 7 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hilight
— 7.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miltonsburg, OH and Lodi, OH.
1
Start on Main Cross Street
19 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Cross Street
2
Turn left onto SR 145
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on SR 145
417 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 145
4
Turn left onto CR 2
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Miltonsburg-Calais Road
5
Turn straight onto SR 800
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 800
6
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 800
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on SR 26; SR 800
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Hilight
8
Turn left onto CR 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Road
9
Turn right onto CR 11
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dogskin Frieden Road
10
Turn left onto CR 11
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Dogskin Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 11
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dogskin Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Route 7
13
Arrive at destination
SR 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 145 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 145 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 2 / Miltonsburg-Calais Road
Turn left onto CR 2 / Miltonsburg-Calais Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 9 / West Union Road
Turn left onto CR 9 / West Union Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
CR 11 / Dogskin Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 11 / Dogskin Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
SR 7 / State Route 7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7 / State Route 7
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.45 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lodi, OH
Afternoon in Lodi on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
24 mi in 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Hilight.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 145 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 145 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 2 / Miltonsburg-Calais Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (CR 9 / West Union Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Hilight. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 145 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 2 / Miltonsburg-Calais Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (CR 9 / West Union Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lodi, OH before heading back.
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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