Springfield, OH Road Trips

Drivers starting from Springfield, OH have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 25-mile quick runs to 189-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Springfield, OH head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

county seat of Clark County, Ohio, United States

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Trip Routes

42

Longest Drive

235 mi

Ashtabula, OH

Quickest Drive

20m

Fairborn, 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.

Ashtabula, OH to Springfield, OH 235 mi · 4h 31m Youngstown, OH to Springfield, OH 210.8 mi · 4h 6m East Liverpool, OH to Springfield, OH 209.1 mi · 4h 10m Niles, OH to Springfield, OH 207.3 mi · 4h 3m

Continue From Springfield, OH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Springfield, OH to Richmond Heights, OH 188.5 mi · 3h 40m Springfield, OH to Maple Heights, OH 180.6 mi · 3h 26m Springfield, OH to Cleveland, OH 180.3 mi · 3h 28m Springfield, OH to Lakewood, OH 173.9 mi · 3h 22m

Trips from Springfield, OH

Springfield, OH to Richmond Heights, OH

188.5 mi 3h 40m

Springfield, OH to Maple Heights, OH

180.6 mi 3h 26m

Springfield, OH to Cleveland, OH

180.3 mi 3h 28m

Springfield, OH to Lakewood, OH

173.9 mi 3h 22m

Springfield, OH to New Franklin, OH

166.4 mi 3h 17m

Springfield, OH to Dent, OH

81.1 mi 1h 38m

Springfield, OH to Montgomery, OH

61.2 mi 1h 21m

Springfield, OH to Truro, OH

54 mi 1h 7m

Springfield, OH to Columbus, OH

45.7 mi 55m

Springfield, OH to Troy, OH

25.1 mi 38m

Driving from Springfield, OH

On average, trips departing from Springfield, OH run 116 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 189 miles (3h 40m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Springfield, OH most often head toward Richmond Heights, OH (188.5 mi, 3h 40m), Maple Heights, OH (180.6 mi, 3h 26m), Cleveland, OH (180.3 mi, 3h 28m), Lakewood, OH (173.9 mi, 3h 22m), and New Franklin, OH (166.4 mi, 3h 17m). 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 116-mile trip from Springfield, OH, budget about $17 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Springfield, OH and 32 routes heading into Springfield, OH, covering 42 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 189 miles.

The longest mapped route from Springfield, OH covers 189 miles and takes approximately 3h 40m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.

The average route from Springfield, OH runs about 116 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 116-mile trip from Springfield, OH costs roughly $17 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 Richmond Heights, OH, Maple Heights, OH, Cleveland, OH and Lakewood, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.