How far is Ashtabula, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Ashtabula, OH to Springfield, OH is about 241 miles (387.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.99 mi
03h 48m
Flight
206.97 mi
333.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.97 mi
Kilometers
333.08 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.99 mi
Kilometers
387.84 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Ashtabula
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashtabula
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashtabula
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Ashtabula
117.4 mi
01h 54m
To Springfield
123.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    1049 ft · 50 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    104 m · 20 sec · Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 48th Street

    1173 ft · 41 sec · West 48th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Collins Boulevard

    849 ft · 20 sec · Collins Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 46th Street

    2441 ft · 50 sec · West 46th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road

    1425 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Ridge Road East

    1565 ft · 33 sec · South Ridge Road East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  16. 16

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

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashtabula 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
117 mi · 49%
I 90 West
52.9 mi · 22%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 13%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 7%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 2%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

89.3 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 54m from Ashtabula
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashtabula and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241 miles (387.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Ashtabula and 123.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashtabula and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashtabula and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 206.97 mi (333.08 km).

Ashtabula

#1 Ashtabula

Town in Ohio

Population17,917
Coordinates41.8650500, -80.7898100
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-80.789812, 41.864995)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.19 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.99
17 gal · 64.38 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.49 $62.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.06 $72.11
Premium $4.79 $40.72 $81.43
Diesel $4.30 $36.58 $73.17

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 Ashtabula and Springfield. The current time is 08:30:46.

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.