How far is Bedford Heights, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Bedford Heights, OH to Springfield, OH is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.53 mi
02h 53m
Flight
157.89 mi
254.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.89 mi
Kilometers
254.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.53 mi
Kilometers
300.19 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford Heights
2026-04-18T23:21
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford Heights
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Bedford Heights
89.1 mi
01h 26m
To Springfield
97.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Heights and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Northfield Road

    1138 ft · 41 sec · Northfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louis Road

    1012 ft · 46 sec · Louis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mueti Drive

    44 m · 2 sec · Mueti Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Bedford Heights 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
115 mi · 61%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 17%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 9%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.66 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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 26m from Bedford Heights
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford Heights and 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 Bedford Heights to Springfield?

The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Bedford Heights and 97.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford Heights and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 157.89 mi (254.1 km).

Bedford Heights

#1 Bedford Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population10,397
Coordinates41.4170000, -81.5273400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield Road (-81.527366, 41.417)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.92 L · about $24.38
Round trip
$48.76
13.16 gal · 49.84 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.38 $48.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.91 $55.82
Premium $4.79 $31.52 $63.04
Diesel $4.30 $28.32 $56.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford Heights and Springfield. The current time is 23:21:07.

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.