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Trip from Springfield, OH to Scioto, 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

1h 9m

Distance

52.5 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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 Scioto, OH, OH

Scioto, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OH to Scioto, OH covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Avenue, SR 4, Mechanicsburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on Delaware Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Avenue 12.5 mi 14m
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
South Section Line Road 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Delaware Avenue — 12.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Scioto, 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

12 mi · 14 min · Delaware Avenue
14

Turn right onto South Section Line Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Section Line Road
15

Enter roundabout

31 ft · 0 sec
16

Continue

0.5 mi · 1 min
17

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · this road
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 42 sec
19

Turn slight left

0.5 mi · 2 min
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Milford Center, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford Center, OH

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

Mechanicsburg, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford Center, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 51.9 — 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

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
5
51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.06 one way

$16.13 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $9.09 $18.19
premium $4.98 $10.30 $20.59
diesel $5.60 $11.57 $23.15

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 $5.51 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36

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.

Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Springfield, OH

Evening in Springfield on Friday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 8 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Scioto, OH

Evening in Scioto on Friday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 3 to 8 mph 46% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

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

24 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 9m 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?

52.5 mi in 1h 9m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Delaware Avenue.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Delaware Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia 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 52.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (US 40; SR 4; SR 41 / East Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,127 ft 915 ft

Total Climb

234 ft

Total Descent

296 ft

Highest Point

1,127 ft

~15 mi in

Elevation Range

212 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

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 9m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.5 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 2.3 miles (SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Scioto, 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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