Origin
London, OH
Afternoon in London on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, 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
31m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Ohio Midwest, the 21.9-mile journey from London to Springfield is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to complete the drive in approximately 31 minutes, making it a very manageable jaunt. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover the round trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the travel time is so brief, there is no need to consider an overnight stay; you can easily head out and return on your own schedule. This route serves as a straightforward connection between two Midwestern communities, offering a practical alternative to longer, more complex regional drives.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| East National Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Urbana-London Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Urbana-London Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Fountain Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 9.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
93 ft
·
7 sec
·
East High Street
2
Turn right onto SR 56
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on SR 56
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Urbana-London Road
4
Continue on SR 56
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Urbana-London Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 70
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight left
104 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 40
9
Turn right onto US 40
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East National Road
10
Continue on US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
462 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Fountain Avenue
14
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
15
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 56 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Limestone Street
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
2:04 PM
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
19 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
31m 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?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-70 to cover ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 9.8-mile segment on the interstate, providing a period of steady cruising before you transition onto East National Road and East Main Street. As you move off the highway and into local corridors, the pace shifts from the high-speed interstate environment to the more grounded feel of municipal roads. Expect a transition from the open feel of the highway to the more localized flow of the final approach.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 56 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 56 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,214 ft
978 ft
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
259 ft
Highest Point
1,214 ft
~9.4 mi in
Elevation Range
236 ft
About the Cities
Starting in London, OH
Full guide →London is a town in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (SR 56 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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