Ottawa County has a robust highway system covering some 150 lane miles. These highways systems provide direct linkage to other major east/west and north/south interstate corridors. A series of well-maintained state routes (2, 19, 51, 53, 105, 163, 269, and 590) serve as connector roadways to residents and businesses located in rural areas.
HIGHWAY & INTERSTATE ACCESS
Road Type
State Highways – Rural
State Highways – Municipal
County Highways
Township Highways
City and Village
Road Mileage
131.42
13.72
161.45
309.43
67.48
For more information regarding land measurements, acreage statistics, or to view the County & Township Public Road Location Index, download the Ottawa County Highway Map.
DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES
Toledo, OH – 30.4 miles
Detroit, MI – 81.8 miles
Cleveland, OH – 88.6 miles
Akron, OH – 113 miles
Columbus, OH – 123 miles
Cincinnati, OH – 210 miles

OTTAWA COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE
The Ottawa County Engineer’s Office is responsible for overseeing all construction and maintenance projects as they pertain to County roads, bridges, subdivisions, and drainage. Staff routinely assist the Township Trustees with all of their infrastructure projects as well. For more information, please download the 2018 Annual Report.
OTTAWA COUNTY GARAGE FACILITY
This county facility is responsible for the mowing, maintenance, and plowing on the federal routes within and around Elmore, Genoa, Marblehead, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Rocky Ridge, and Put-in-Bay.
