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Major city · United States

Defiance

One night is enough: see the fort site and the river confluence, eat, then push on along US-24. Two nights only if you fish or cycle the Maumee.

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Defiance is a small Maumee River city in Northwest Ohio, about 89 km southwest of Toledo and 76 km northeast of Fort Wayne on US-24. It is the seat of Defiance County and holds the site of Fort Defiance, built in 1794 by Anthony Wayne, plus the outline of the larger Fort Winchester of 1812. Sights are few and spread along the river, so most travellers stop for a night between Toledo and Fort Wayne rather than base here.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice and wind), late Jul–Aug humidity
Airports
DFI · TOL · FWA
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Defiance, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee to go$2–5
  • Sit-down mealSteak dinner at a chophouseBefore tax and tip.$30–60
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$9–16
  • BeerDraught beer at a sports bar$5–8
  • Museum or sight ticketKingsbury Park pool entry$3
  • Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$130

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Fort Defiance site and cannonsMaumee and Auglaize river confluenceDey Road BridgeUS-24 stop between Toledo and Fort Wayne
Airports
DFI Defiance Memorial Airport (General aviation only; no scheduled airline service.) · TOL Toledo Express (Nearest commercial airport, about 80 km (50 mi) northeast by US-24 and I-475.) · FWA Fort Wayne International (About 90 km (56 mi) southwest; useful if you are coming from Indiana.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid*

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F) low), wettest Apr (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Defiance: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

1°C (34°F)

−8°C (18°F)

10 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

9 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

10 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

10 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

0°C (32°F)

10 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the default: US-24 runs through town and the sights sit 2–5 km apart. Downtown is walkable in about 15 minutes end to end. No useful local bus for visitors; taxis and rideshare are thin, so book ahead if you arrive without a car.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Independence Dam State Park

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive east on OH-424 along the Maumee, about 10 km (6.2 mi)

River picnic and fishing spot; short visit, pairs with the fort site.

Bryango

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive northwest on US-127 and OH-15, about 40 km (25 mi)

Findlaygo

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive southeast on US-24, about 75 km (47 mi)

Toledo

go

Door to door: About 1 h 10 min

Drive northeast on US-24 and I-475, about 89 km (55 mi)

Museum and lakefront city; a full day, not a quick stop.

Bowling Green, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive northeast on US-24 and I-75, about 80 km (50 mi)

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Drive (north of town, off US-24)

Chain hotels with parking and breakfast; the practical choice with a car.

Downtown near the library and Fort Street

Walk to the fort site, the confluence and the library; very few beds.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain hotel double (breakfast included)1 × 1 night × US$140US$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Rental car, one day1 × US$65US$65
Fuel, about 150 km of driving1 × US$15US$15
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$51
Trip total≈ US$281 per person per day, bed includedUS$561

2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee to go$2–5
Diner breakfast$9–16
Burger or sandwich lunch$10–18
Steak dinner at a chophouseBefore tax and tip.$30–60
Draught beer at a sports bar$5–8
Kingsbury Park pool entry$3
Gallon of petrol$3.00–3.60

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Small-town safe by US standards; the real issues are winter driving on US-24, thin late-night rideshare and river currents near the dam. Lock your car and keep to lit streets downtown after dark.
  • Rideshare and taxi supply is limited, especially after 21:00: arrange your ride before you drink.
  • Winter ice on the Maumee and US-24 lake-effect snow can close lanes; check Ohio road conditions before a night drive.
  • The Dey Road Bridge is closed to cars; cross on foot only.
  • Many downtown businesses close on Sundays.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control (US)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies here; your country's embassy or consulate is in Washington, DC, Chicago or Detroit. US passport services: check the nearest post office.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Toledo Express → Defiance by car: about 80 km (50 mi), 1 h; no direct bus
  • Fort Wayne → Defiance by car: about 90 km (56 mi), 1 h 10 min
  • Downtown parking: usually free on street; check signs

Say or show

  • Where is the fort site? — Where is the fort site?
  • Is this the road to Toledo? — Is this the road to Toledo?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • The check, please — The check, please

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Defiance. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and wind), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TOL and FWA: last sensible departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster for downtown: fort site, library cannons, confluence, Fort Street.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for Old Fort Defiance Park, Kingsbury Park and Pool, Independence Dam State Park and the Dey Road Bridge.
  4. Eat pages with last orders for the chophouse and the sports bar.

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