Origin
Pickerington, OH
Morning in Pickerington on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pickerington, OH to Springfield, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pickerington, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
Pickerington, OH to Springfield, OH is 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m via West Freeway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily through the Midwest region, staying within Ohio. You'll be on a highway for about 80% of the journey, making it a quick transit. Consider this route for its efficiency if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 36.8 mi | 40m |
| I 70 | 12 mi | 14m |
| Hill Road North | 4 mi | 6m |
| East National Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Innerbelt | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Columbus Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 36.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickerington, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on North Center Street
65 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Center Street
2
Turn right onto SR 256
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Columbus Street
3
Turn right onto SR 256
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hill Road North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
5
Merge onto I 70
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 70
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on I 70
37 mi
·
40 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight left
104 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 40
10
Turn right onto US 40
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East National Road
11
Continue on US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
462 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Fountain Avenue
15
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
16
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Pickerington, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 256 / East Columbus Street
Turn right onto SR 256 / East Columbus Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 256 / Hill Road North
Turn right onto SR 256 / Hill Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 70 West: Columbus
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.51 one way
$19.03 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.85 | $23.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
1 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
1h 16m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads like West Freeway and I 70. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 61.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.8 miles on West Freeway, allowing for steady progress. While the majority is interstate, the transition onto and off of these highways will involve local roads like Hill Road North, offering brief moments of varied scenery before you rejoin faster-paced travel.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.8 mi on West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and I 70. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 256 / East Columbus Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 256 / East Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 256 / Hill Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.8 miles on West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (SR 256 / East Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 256 / Hill Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. 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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