Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cairo, OH
Ahmed Aziz
Scotts Crossing, OH
Robert So
Cairo, OH to Scotts Crossing, OH is 13 miles and takes about 17 minutes via US 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, making it a very straightforward point-to-point journey. You'll primarily be on well-established roads, so if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss, this route fits the bill. It's a practical option for local travel or connecting to other journeys in the area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 10 mi | 10m |
| Defiance Trail | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Elida Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Perrysburg Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo, OH and Scotts Crossing, OH.
Start on CR 88
Turn left onto SR 65
Continue on SR 65
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30
Turn left onto Defiance Trail
Turn left onto SR 309
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 65 / South Perrysburg Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 30 West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn left onto Defiance Trail
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 309 / Elida Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $5.43 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Cairo on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Scotts Crossing on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Clear
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.
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 77% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 13 miles, including a continuous stretch of 10 miles on US 30. Expect a smooth, consistent pace for the majority of your travel. The transition between US 30, Defiance Trail, and Elida Road is designed for efficiency, maintaining a steady driving experience without significant changes in road type or speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Defiance Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 65 / South Perrysburg Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 65 / South Perrysburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
818 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
47 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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