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Trip from Springfield, OH to Ironton, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

139.7 mi

225 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Clark County, Ohio, United States

Springfield, OH

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Downtown Ironton, OH, OH

Ironton, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OH to Ironton, OH covers 139.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35, US 23, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.8 miles from Springfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 51 mi 55m
US 23 31.5 mi 42m
US 52 19.4 mi 21m
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway 16.5 mi 17m
Main Street 10.9 mi 19m
Springfield Jamestown Road 5.1 mi 8m
South Limestone Street 3.5 mi 6m
Park Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 51 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Ironton, OH.

1

Start on South Limestone Street

100 ft · 9 sec · South Limestone Street
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

479 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

462 ft · 19 sec · South Fountain Avenue
4

Turn left onto East High Street

476 ft · 19 sec · East High Street
5

Turn right onto South Limestone Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Limestone Street
6

Continue on SR 72

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Limestone Street
7

Continue on SR 72

5.1 mi · 8 min · Springfield Jamestown Road
8

Continue on SR 72

11 mi · 19 min · Main Street
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
10

Merge onto US 35

6.3 mi · 6 min · US 35
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

45 mi · 48 min · US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

31 mi · 42 min · US 23
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 823 South: Ironton
14

Continue on SR 823

17 mi · 17 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Merge onto US 52

19 mi · 21 min · US 52
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
17

Enter roundabout onto SR 93

48 ft · 0 sec · Park Avenue
18

Continue on SR 93

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Park Avenue
19

Turn right onto South 6th Street

371 ft · 21 sec · South 6th Street
20

Turn left onto Center Street

183 ft · 8 sec · Center Street
21

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.8 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironton, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 139.7 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Springfield, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 51 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waverly, OH

70 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

South Solon, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kingston, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.8 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 139.3 — 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 | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Fountain Avenue

Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East High Street

Turn left onto East High Street

Navigation decision point

5
26.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 35

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
5
139.3 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | SR 93 / Park Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 93 / Park Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.46 one way

$42.91 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $24.20 $48.40
premium $4.98 $27.40 $54.80
diesel $5.60 $30.79 $61.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.67 $6.71
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.22 $5.59
EV Truck/SUV 55.9 0 $19.56 $8.94

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Springfield, OH

Evening in Springfield on Friday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:53PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Ironton, OH

Evening in Ironton on Friday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Clear

0 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:53PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

62°F

Waverly, OH

70 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2h 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 62.6
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 14.4
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 9.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

139.7 mi in 2h 55m, mostly highway — 51 mi of that is on US 35.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51 mi on US 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and US 23. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 139.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Fountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East High Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,066 ft 535 ft

Total Climb

500 ft

Total Descent

928 ft

Highest Point

1,066 ft

~20 mi in

Elevation Range

531 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 Ironton, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1849

Top landmarks

  • • Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall — building in Ironton, Ohio
  • • Downtown Ironton Historic District — historic district located in downtown Ironton, 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 2h 55m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51 miles on US 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Fountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East High Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 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 Ironton, 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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