Springfield, OH Road Trips
Drivers starting from Springfield, OH have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 215-mile quick runs to 246-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Springfield, OH head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
245.5 mi
Conneaut, OH
Quickest Drive
3h 59m
Austintown, OH
Plan Around Springfield, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Springfield, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Springfield, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Springfield, OH
Driving from Springfield, OH
On average, trips departing from Springfield, OH run 230 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 26m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 246 miles (4h 40m), while the shortest is just 215 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Springfield, OH most often head toward Conneaut, OH (245.5 mi, 4h 40m) and Struthers, OH (214.8 mi, 4h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 230-mile trip from Springfield, OH, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Springfield, OH and 6 routes heading into Springfield, OH, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 215 to 246 miles.
The longest mapped route from Springfield, OH covers 246 miles and takes approximately 4h 40m. Shorter options start at just 215 miles.
The average route from Springfield, OH runs about 230 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 230-mile trip from Springfield, OH costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Springfield, OH include Conneaut, OH and Struthers, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Springfield, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
58,410
Median Income
$45,883
Median Home Value
$107,600
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Springfield, OH at a Glance
Founded
1801
Elevation
978 ft
Area
25 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Springfield, OH
A sampling of people born in Springfield, OH.
Lillian Gish
1893–1993
American actress (1893–1993)
John Legend
1978
American singer-songwriter
Justin Chambers
1970
American actor and former model
Berenice Abbott
1898–1991
American photographer (1898-1991)
Mike DeWine
1947
Governor of Ohio since 2019
Troy Perkins
1981
American soccer player
W. R. Burnett
1899–1982
novelist, screenwriter (1899-1982)
Worthington Whittredge
1820–1910
American painter (1820-1910)
Scott Peters
1958
American politician
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Springfield, OH.
Westcott House
historic house in Ohio, United States
Madonna of the Trail
series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States
Arcade Hotel
listed on the NRHP
Clark County Heritage Center
location of the Clark County Historical Society
East High Street Historic District
historic district in Springfield, Ohio, United States
Pennsylvania House
City data from Wikidata (Q40325), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Springfield, OH
Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio.
1 Buck Creek State Park. Has camping, beach, frisbee golf, volleyball, playground and cabins (updated Jul 2017) 2 Wittenberg University. Has many historic buildings. (updated Nov 2018) 3 Clark County Heritage Center. (updated Nov 2018) 4 Madonna of the Trail. (updated Nov 2018) 5 Clark County Courthouse. (updated Nov 2018) 6 Springfield Museum of Art (Springfield Art Museum), 107 Cliff Park Rd, ☏ +1 937-325-4673. $5. (updated Nov 2018)
1 Carleton Davidson Stadium. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Chakeres Memorial Theatre, 905 Woodlawn Ave. A Black Box theater and dance studio for Whittenberg University. (updated Nov 2018)
O'Conners Irish Pub, 2200 N Limestone, ☏ +1 937-717-6915. (updated Jun 2019)
1 Courtyard by Marriott, 100 S Fountain Ave, ☏ +1 937-322-3600. (updated Oct 2016)
Springfield lies on the intersections of I70, US Route 40, and US Route 68.
Travel tips adapted from Springfield (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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