How far is Amherst, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Amherst, OH to Springfield, OH is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Springfield.
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Start on the route
67 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Street
75 m · 13 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3270 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South Leavitt Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · South Leavitt Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Take the ramp right
997 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn right onto Warder Street
2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street
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Continue on East North Street
2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
145 m · 23 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Limestone Street
111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Springfield?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Amherst and 86.8 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 131.45 mi (211.55 km).
#1 Amherst
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978200, -82.2223800 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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