How far is it from Defiance, OH, to Melrose, OH, ?

The distance between Defiance, OH, and Melrose, OH, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Defiance, OH, to Melrose, OH, ?

The drive from Defiance, OH, to Melrose, OH, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Defiance, OH, to Melrose, OH, ?

The fastest route from Defiance, OH, to Melrose, OH, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Melrose, OH from Defiance, OH?

Melrose, OH lies roughly to the south of Defiance, OH.

Are there charging stations between Defiance, OH and Melrose, OH?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Defiance, OH to Melrose, OH, including Estle Cadillac (150 kW); Stykemain Buick GMC LTD. (150 kW); EVPassport - FriendsOffice (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Defiance, OH Melrose, OH

Distance: 17 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Defiance, OH to Melrose, OH takes about 35 min via SR 66. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 17 mi

1 Depart right onto South Clinton Street 54 yd
2 Turn right onto Arabella Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue 2 mi
4 Turn right onto Sherwood Drive 1 mi
5 Turn left onto West Rosewood Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue 6 mi
7 Turn left 8 mi
8 Turn right onto Walnut Street 3 mi

9 Turn left onto State Street 132 yd
10 Turn right onto Paulding Street 108 yd
11 Arrive left onto Paulding Street

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The return trip from Melrose, OH to Defiance, OH covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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4 chargers

Estle CadillacCCS · 1515 N. Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512150 kW
Stykemain Buick GMC LTD.CCS · 25124 Elliot Rd, Defiance, OH, 43512150 kW
EVPassport - FriendsOfficeType1 · 1041 Perry St, Defiance, OH, 458407.2 kW
Mark Moats Ford IncType1 · 20793 County Rd 424, Defiance, OH, 435127.2 kW

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Melrose, OH → Liberty Center, OH44 mi · 1 h Melrose, OH → New Bremen, OH58 mi · 1 h 30 min Melrose, OH → Latty, OH10 mi · 20 min Melrose, OH → Buckland, OH42 mi · 1 h 15 min Melrose, OH → Rawson, OH42 mi · 1 h 15 min Melrose, OH → Fort Wayne, IN48 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Defiance, OH, {fromState} to Melrose, OH, {toState}?: The distance between Defiance, OH, {fromState} and Melrose, OH, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Defiance, OH, {fromState} to Melrose, OH, {toState}?: The drive from Defiance, OH, {fromState} to Melrose, OH, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Defiance, OH, {fromState} to Melrose, OH, {toState}?: The fastest route from Defiance, OH, {fromState} to Melrose, OH, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Melrose, OH from Defiance, OH?: Melrose, OH lies roughly to the south of Defiance, OH.
Are there charging stations between Defiance, OH and Melrose, OH?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Defiance, OH to Melrose, OH, including Estle Cadillac (150 kW); Stykemain Buick GMC LTD. (150 kW); EVPassport - FriendsOffice (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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