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 Delaware, 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
1h 4m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Delaware, OH
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Trip Overview
Springfield, OH to Delaware, OH is 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m via SR 4, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. The route offers a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With only a short duration and minimal cost, it's a convenient option for a quick regional hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Avenue | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 4 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Mechanicsburg Road | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| State Route 4 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| West Sandusky Street | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| US 36 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Lagonda Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West William Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Avenue
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Delaware, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Columbia Street
3
Continue on SR 4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagonda Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Belmont Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 4
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mitchell Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lagonda Avenue
7
Continue on SR 4
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Mechanicsburg Road
8
Continue on SR 4
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 4
9
Continue on SR 4
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Sandusky Street
10
Turn slight left onto SR 4
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 4
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 4
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 36; SR 4
12
Take the exit onto US 36
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 36
Exit 93
Toward US 36 East: Delaware
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 36
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Avenue
14
Continue on US 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West William Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.7 — 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
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 4 / North Belmont Avenue
Turn left onto SR 4 / North Belmont Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
33 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 36; SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
36.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 36
Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 East: Delaware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 36 East: Delaware
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.09 one way
$16.19 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| premium | $4.98 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Delaware, OH
Morning in Delaware on Friday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
3 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 4m 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?
About 39% of this 52.7-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving on Delaware Avenue, covering 14.4 miles. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads, indicated by a change in traffic patterns and speed limits. Expect more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move away from the highway sections.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Delaware Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 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 1h 4m drive. You will face about 5 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 2 miles (SR 4 / North Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,117 ft
869 ft
Total Climb
208 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
1,117 ft
~15.1 mi in
Elevation Range
248 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 Delaware, OH
Full guide →Delaware is a quaint town of 41,000 people (2020) in the Greater Columbus region of Ohio. Delaware is home to the liberal Ohio Wesleyan University. It is the birthplace of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States of America. His Presidential Library and home are in Fremont, Ohio.
Top landmarks
- • Edwards Gymnasium and Pfieffer Natatorium — building in Ohio, US
- • Richard Ross Museum of Art — art museum in Delaware, Ohio
- • Sandusky Street Historic District — historic district in Delaware, Ohio, United States
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on Delaware Avenue. 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: at 0.1 miles (US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 4 / North Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard): 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 Delaware, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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