Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Vandalia, OH
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The drive from Springfield, OH to Vandalia, OH covers 24.2 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 4, East North Street, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on SR 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 18 mi | 19m |
| East North Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 75 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East National Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Limestone Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West National Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Vandalia, OH.
Start on South Limestone Street
Turn left onto US 40; SR 4; SR 41
Continue on US 40; SR 4
Continue on US 40; SR 4
Continue on US 40; SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 40
Turn sharp left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 40: Vandalia, Donnelsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.98 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Springfield on Friday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Vandalia on Friday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
24.2 mi in 30m, mostly highway — 18 mi of that is on SR 4.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and East North Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 4.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
345 ft
Total Descent
330 ft
Highest Point
993 ft
~24.2 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Springfield, OH to Vandalia, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Toledo
Founded 1801
Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio.
Top landmarks
Founded 1838
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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