Origin
Springfield, OH
Afternoon in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OH to Truro, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Truro, OH
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Trip Overview
Springfield, OH to Truro, OH is 54 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via I-70 and US-40, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, making it a straightforward drive. The profile suggests a highway-focused journey, so expect relatively quick travel times. With a duration under two hours, this route is perfect for a day trip or a short segment of a larger journey, offering minimal disruption to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 33.7 mi | 36m |
| US 40 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| East Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| West Freeway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Innerbelt | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Columbia Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cloverleaf Street East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Groves Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 33.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Truro, 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
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Innerbelt
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 107A
Toward SR 317 South: Hamilton Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 317
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Hamilton Road
12
Turn left onto Groves Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Groves Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Cloverleaf Street East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cloverleaf Street East
14
Turn left onto Hilton Corporate Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hilton Corporate Drive
15
Continue on Truro Station Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Truro Station Road
16
Arrive at destination
Truro Station Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 52.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
40.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 70 / West Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 317 South: Hamilton Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 107A
Toward SR 317 South: Hamilton Road
6
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Groves Road
Turn left onto Groves Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Truro, OH
Afternoon in Truro on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
20 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 7m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive with 91% of the route utilizing major roads like I-70 and US-40. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 33.7 miles on I-70, indicating a consistent, faster pace for a significant portion of the journey. Expect a smooth, direct path with minimal slowdowns, characteristic of interstate travel. The drive is designed for efficiency, prioritizing getting you to your destination with ease.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 70.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 9 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 7.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles (I 70 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Springfield, OH
Full guide →Springfield is a city in Clark 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 7m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Truro, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 7.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles (I 70 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Truro, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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