Defiance is the commercial and industrial hub of the six-county Northwest Ohio area. It is conveniently located within a one-hour drive of both Toledo and Fort Wayne. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit and Chicago are all within a half day's drive from Defiance County.

An excellent system of state and U.S. highways serve the transportation needs of the county. Intersecting in the City of Defiance are state routes 18, 15, 66, 111, 281, and 424. U.S. Route 24, a major route between Fort Wayne and Toledo, passes the city to the North. SR 127 and 18 intersect in the Village of Sherwood and State Routes 18, 49, and 2 pass through the Village of Hicksville.

The Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90) spans the state from east to west and is less than twenty miles from the City of Defiance and the Village of Hicksville.

Toledo Express and Fort Wayne International Airports, served by several national and international airlines, are located within an hour's drive from Defiance County. The Defiance County Memorial Airport features a 4,200-foot PLASI lighted runway with instrument approach, and provides facilities for corporate and private aircraft.

Maumee and Western Railroad and CSX Railroad serve Defiance County's rail needs. Eleven truck lines provide intrastate and interstate shipping. The Port of Toledo, located on Lake Erie, is less than 50 miles away from the City of Defiance.

This site is designed to be an informational tool for those interested in expanding or relocating in Defiance County. As a site selection professional, business owner, or person wanting to know more about Defiance County, we invite you to explore our site and all of the possibilities our county has to offer. We are located in Northwest Ohio.

We welcome any inquiries or questions regarding economic development opportunities in Defiance County and we are confident you will find the area a great place to live and work!

Please feel free to contact our office for more information.