Origin
Tipp City, OH
Late night in Tipp City on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tipp City, OH to Springfield, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tipp City, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
Tipp City to Springfield is 22.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via West National Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two communities, perfect for those looking to explore nearby areas without a significant time commitment. Consider this a simple, direct link rather than a destination-focused journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West National Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Milton Carlisle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Medway-Carlisle Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Columbia Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West National Road
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipp City, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn right onto SR 571
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on SR 571
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Milton Carlisle Road
5
Continue on SR 571
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
6
Continue on SR 571
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Milton Carlisle Road
7
Turn right onto SR 571
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Medway-Carlisle Road
8
Turn left onto US 40
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
West National Road
9
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
11
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West North Street
12
Continue on US 40; SR 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Street
13
Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
14
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
15
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — 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
|
South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 571 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 571 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 40 / West National Road
Turn left onto US 40 / West National Road
Navigation decision point
5
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Limestone Street
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springfield, OH
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
34m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway segments. You'll navigate through local streets, with West National Road, West Main Street, and Milton Carlisle Road forming the core of your path. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles on West National Road. Expect a continuously engaging driving experience as you manage turns and transitions between different local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on West National Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 571 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 40 / West National Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on West National Road. 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: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 571 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 40 / West National Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. 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 Springfield, 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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