Origin
Worthington, OH
Night in Worthington on Friday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worthington, OH to Springfield, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worthington, OH
Abdel Achkouk
Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
Worthington, OH to Springfield, OH is 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m via West Freeway/Olentangy Freeway/East National Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a short hop between these two cities. Consider this if you're looking for an easy transit with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 33.3 mi | 36m |
| Olentangy Freeway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| East National Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 670 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| West Dublin Granville Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North High Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 33.3 mi, about 36m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,883 veh/hr typical · worst 4,605
Quietest
2 AM
~403 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Worthington, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on US 23
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto SR 161
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dublin Granville Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SR 161: Worthington
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SR 315
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Olentangy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 1E
Toward I 670 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 670
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 70
33 mi
·
36 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight left
104 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 40
10
Turn right onto US 40
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East National Road
11
Continue on US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
462 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Fountain Avenue
15
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
16
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
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 26.6 miles from Worthington, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 161 / West Dublin Granville Road
Turn right onto SR 161 / West Dublin Granville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward SR 161: Worthington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 161: Worthington
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 315 / Olentangy Freeway
Merge onto SR 315 / Olentangy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 670 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E
Toward I 670 West
7
46.3 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$3.99/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
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
Springfield, OH
Night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Cross Creek, OH
27 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
2 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 5m 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 primarily highway, with 83% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 33.3 miles on West Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a lot of exits and merges as you navigate the freeway sections. The latter part of the drive on East National Road will feel more like cruising through towns and suburbs.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and Olentangy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 161 / West Dublin Granville Road.
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 53.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (SR 161 / West Dublin Granville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 315 / Olentangy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Worthington, OH
Full guide →Founded 1803
Worthington is a city in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio. Located slightly North of Columbus on State Route 23. Founded in 1803, with a New England heritage reflected in its authentic brick sidewalks and central Village Green, many of the city’s original commercial buildings and churches still stand.
Top landmarks
- • St. John's Episcopal Church — church building in Worthington, United States of America
- • Ohio Railway Museum — Railway museum in Worthington, Ohio
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 5m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). 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 0.3 miles (SR 161 / West Dublin Granville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 315 / Olentangy 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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