Origin
Springfield, OH
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OH to Coventry, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OH
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Coventry, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, OH to Coventry, OH covers 38.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, US 40, Hilliard-Rome Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 28.8 mi | 30m |
| US 40 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Hilliard-Rome Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Nike Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Columbia Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saucony Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Limestone Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 28.8 mi, about 30m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,658 veh/hr typical · worst 3,338
Quietest
2 AM
~362 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Coventry, OH.
1
Start on South Limestone Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Limestone Street
2
Turn right onto US 40; SR 4; SR 41
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Columbia Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 40; SR 41
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 40; SR 41
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
5
Merge onto I 70
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 91
Toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Nike Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nike Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Saucony Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Saucony Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Saucony Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Springfield, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia Street
Turn right onto US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Columbus
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
7
35.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91
Toward Hilliard-Rome Road
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Hilliard-Rome Road
Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Nike Drive
Turn left onto Nike Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| premium | $4.98 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Coventry, OH
Morning in Coventry on Friday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
88°F
Lisbon, OH
19 mi in
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
26 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
47m 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?
38.3 mi in 47m, mostly highway — 28.8 mi of that is on I 70.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,194 ft
921 ft
Total Climb
233 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
1,194 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
273 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Springfield, OH
Full guide →Founded 1801
Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio.
Top landmarks
- • Westcott House — historic house in Ohio, United States
- • Madonna of the Trail — series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United St...
- • Arcade Hotel — listed on the NRHP
Arriving in Coventry, OH
Full guide →Founded 1043
Top landmarks
- • Coventry Cathedral — cathedral in Coventry, England, UK
- • Herbert Art Gallery and Museum — Museum and art gallery in Coventry, England, United Kingdom
- • Coventry Transport Museum — Transport museum in Coventry, United Kingdom
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 47m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 0.1 miles (US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Coventry, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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