Origin
Whitehall, OH
Morning in Whitehall on Friday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitehall, OH to Springfield, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitehall, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
Whitehall, OH to Springfield, OH is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via West Freeway and I-670, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a practical route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, making it a good option for a quick hop or an extension of a longer journey. Consider this an easy, straightforward drive for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 33.3 mi | 36m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East National Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East 5th Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Yearling Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 33.3 mi, about 36m
Traffic on I-670
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,390 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~340 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on South Yearling Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Yearling Road
Use the straight lane.
2
At end of road, turn left onto East 5th Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 670 West: Downtown
4
Merge onto I 670
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 70
33 mi
·
36 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight left
104 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 40
9
Turn right onto US 40
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East National Road
10
Continue on US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
462 ft
·
19 sec
·
South 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Whitehall, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East 5th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 670 West: Downtown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 670 West: Downtown
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 670 / Northeast Freeway
Merge onto I 670 / Northeast Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 670
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.03 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| premium | $4.98 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
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.
Destination
Springfield, OH
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Upper Arlington, OH
26 mi in
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 mostly highway, with 78% of the 52.2 miles on freeways like I-670. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on West Freeway for 33.3 miles. Expect a largely highway experience until you transition to East National Road closer to Springfield. The route features a significant amount of freeway driving, suggesting you'll be merging and exiting frequently in developed areas.
78% 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: 33.3 mi on West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and I 670. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near East 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.4 miles (East 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 670 / Northeast Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Whitehall, OH
Full guide →Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 miles (150.8 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
Arriving 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 6m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on West Freeway. 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 Springfield, 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 1.4 miles (East 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 670 / Northeast Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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