How far is Ashland, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Ashland, OH to Springfield, OH is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.11 mi
02h 04m
Flight
102.03 mi
164.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.03 mi
Kilometers
164.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.11 mi
Kilometers
206.18 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Ashland
58.9 mi
01h 02m
To Springfield
69.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    38 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Claremont Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Claremont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Mansfield

    43 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
46.3 mi · 36%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 25%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 14%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 4%
Claremont Avenue
2.66 mi · 2%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 02m from Ashland
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Springfield?

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Ashland and 69.2 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 102.03 mi (164.2 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Ohio

Population19,973
Coordinates40.8686700, -82.3182200
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-82.318218, 40.868726)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.11 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.49
9.04 gal · 34.22 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.75 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.17 $38.35
Premium $4.79 $21.65 $43.30
Diesel $4.30 $19.45 $38.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Springfield. The current time is 20:22:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.