This 172.1-mile drive from Bay Village, OH to Springfield, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-71 and then transitioning to US-36 and Marysville Road, the journey is largely highway-focused. With a fuel cost estimated at $27, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest. The route offers a direct path, making it a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground efficiently between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86 miles from Bay Village, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
72.6 mi
1h 17m
US 36
34.9 mi
42m
Marysville Road
14.3 mi
16m
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi
15m
Avon Belden Road
10.6 mi
14m
State Route 37 East
5.8 mi
7m
Dover Center Road
4.8 mi
11m
State Route 10
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 72.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Village, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on this road
21 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right
58 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left onto Wolf Road
329 ft·19 sec·Wolf Road
4
Turn right onto Dover Center Road
4.8 mi·11 min·Dover Center Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 10
1.2 mi·2 min·Lorain Road
6
Turn left onto Stearns Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Stearns Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 480 West: ToledoUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 480
2.2 mi·2 min·I 480
9
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10
3.0 mi·3 min·State Route 10
Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, WoosterUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto State Route 83 Alternate
0.3 mi·34 sec·State Route 83 Alternate
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Butternut Ridge Road
0.1 mi·10 sec·Butternut Ridge Road
13
Continue on Lorain Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Lorain Road
14
Turn sharp right onto SR 83
8.0 mi·11 min·Avon Belden Road
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
86 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
231 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
129 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
18
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
19
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
392 ft·6 sec·Avon Lake Road
21
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
23
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
24
Continue on SR 83
2.0 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
26
Merge onto I 71
73 mi·1 hr 17 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 131Toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, DelawareUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto US 36; SR 37
5.8 mi·7 min·State Route 37 East
29
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi·1 min·Sunbury Road
30
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
2.4 mi·2 min·East William Street
31
Continue on US 36
14 mi·16 min·Marysville Road
32
Take the exit onto US 36
3.3 mi·4 min·US 36
33
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 4
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4
31 mi·38 min·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
35
Turn straight onto SR 4
0.1 mi·14 sec·Mitchell Boulevard
36
Turn left onto SR 4
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Belmont Avenue
37
Turn right onto SR 4
1.0 mi·1 min·Lagonda Avenue
38
Turn right onto SR 4
0.4 mi·34 sec·Warder Street
39
Continue on US 40; SR 4; SR 41
0.5 mi·59 sec·East North Street
40
Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·North Fountain Avenue
41
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft·22 sec·East High Street
42
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft·7 sec·South Limestone Street
43
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 30-minute duration, starting your journey in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. While the drive is manageable without an overnight stop, factor in one planned stop for a break or to refuel, especially considering the longest stretch is over 70 miles. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel level as you approach the transition from I-71 to the more rural US-36, as services might be less frequent. Budgeting around $27 for fuel should cover the 172.1 miles.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86 miles from Bay Village, OH, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bay Village, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bay Village, OH
This is one driving day of about 172.1 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Bay Village, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 72.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Dover Center Road
Turn right onto Dover Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 West: Toledo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
6
9 mi into trip|~18m in|SR 10 / State Route 10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10 / State Route 10 toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
7
12.1 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, Wooster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, Wooster
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110.8 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 131
Toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.71 one way
$53.42 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$29.64
$59.29
premium
$4.91
$33.26
$66.52
diesel
$5.61
$38.00
$76.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.6
0
$18.07
$8.26
Efficient EV
43
0
$15.06
$6.88
EV Truck/SUV
68.8
0
$24.09
$11.01
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Bay Village, OH
Morning
in Bay Village on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, OH
Morning
in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Mansfield, OH
86 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 186.7
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 186.7
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 6.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the route on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 72.6 miles on I-71, offering a period of consistent speed. As you move from I-71 onto US-36 and Marysville Road, the character shifts slightly, providing a change of pace from the interstate. Overall, expect a relatively smooth and predictable driving experience with a good balance of open highway and more local road sections.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dover Center Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 172.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dover Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (SR 10 / State Route 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bay Village, OH and Springfield, OH, road signs point toward Oberlin, Wooster and Delaware.
Oberlin
9 mi in|~18m|via SR 10
Wooster
12.1 mi in|~21m
Delaware
110.8 mi in|~2h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 172.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dover Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (SR 10 / State Route 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Springfield, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
