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Trip from Springfield, OH to Montgomery, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

61.2 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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 Montgomery, OH, OH

Montgomery, OH

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Trip Overview

Springfield, OH to Montgomery, OH is 61.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via US 42, US 68, and I 71, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, both starting and ending in Ohio, making it a straightforward drive. The highway-focused profile suggests a relatively quick journey, ideal for a single day. With a low estimated fuel cost and short duration, this route is a practical option for a quick transit or a short excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 42 18.7 mi 25m
US 68 14.5 mi 17m
I 71 13.5 mi 15m
SR 48 3.4 mi 4m
Cincinnati Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
South Yellow Springs Street 2 mi 3m
Bypass 48 2 mi 2m
Springfield Xenia Road 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 42 — 18.7 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Limestone Street

100 ft · 9 sec · South Limestone Street
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
3

Turn left onto South Yellow Springs Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Yellow Springs Street
4

Continue on Springfield Xenia Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Xenia Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 68

11 mi · 12 min · US 68
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 68

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 68
7

Turn right onto West Second Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Second Street
8

Turn slight left onto Cincinnati Avenue

2.7 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati Avenue
9

Continue on US 42

19 mi · 25 min · US 42
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto Bypass 48

2.0 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on SR 48

3.4 mi · 4 min · SR 48
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
13

Merge onto I 71

13 mi · 15 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 14 Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway Use the slight right lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto SR 126

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 3; SR 126

234 ft · 3 sec · Montgomery Road
17

Continue on US 22; SR 3; SR 126

0.4 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Road
18

Arrive at destination

US 22; SR 3; SR 126

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Greene County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Xenia, OH

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

Xenia, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beavercreek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 15 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
15 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 68

Keep slight right at fork onto US 68

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
40.5 mi into trip | ~56m in | Bypass 48

Turn left onto Bypass 48

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
45.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
5
46.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14 Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.50 one way

$19.00 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.54 $21.08
premium $4.91 $11.83 $23.66
diesel $5.61 $13.51 $27.02

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 $6.43 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.57 $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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Springfield, OH

Morning in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

6:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 14 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 2:54PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Montgomery, OH

Morning in Montgomery on Tuesday

Local time

6:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

1h 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this route, with 82% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.7 miles on US 42, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the route incorporates segments of US 68 and I 71, shifting the driving experience from potentially more local roads to interstate cruising. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady driving punctuated by higher-speed travel, keeping the miles moving efficiently.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on US 42.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 42 and US 68. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in near US 68.

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 61.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 15 miles (US 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.5 miles (Bypass 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Arriving in Montgomery, OH

Full guide →

Montgomery is in Hamilton County (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 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on US 42. 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 15 miles (US 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.5 miles (Bypass 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Montgomery, 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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