Origin
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Springfield, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Dayton and Springfield, this 26.2-mile trek is an efficient way to navigate the Ohio Midwest. Expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a mix of I-75 North, SR 4 North, and US 70 East to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $4, it is a highly economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Since both cities are located within the same state and region, the transition is seamless and lacks the complexity of cross-country travel. This straightforward drive is ideal if you value brevity and want to reach your destination without the hassle of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| West Columbia Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Fountain Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Take the ramp
141 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto SR 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 4
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
7
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
9
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West North Street
10
Continue on US 40; SR 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Street
11
Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
12
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
13
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfi...
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 4
Merge onto SR 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
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.
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Springfield, OH
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will utilize several major roads, the route features 0% highway share, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and shifting road conditions. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on I-75 North is 0 miles. Instead, the character of the road is defined by navigating local connections that keep you engaged from start to finish. Expect a dynamic experience where the pace of the drive changes often as you transition between the various state and local routes connecting these two cities.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on SR 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and West Columbia Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on SR 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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