How far is Berea, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Berea, OH to Springfield, OH is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
175.72 mi
02h 46m
Flight
142.91 mi
229.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.91 mi
Kilometers
229.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.72 mi
Kilometers
282.79 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Berea
Thu, Apr 16, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berea
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berea
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Berea
83.8 mi
01h 23m
To Springfield
91.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bridge Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastland Road

    2260 ft · 1 min · Eastland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bagley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Bagley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  6. 6

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

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berea 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
104 mi · 59%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 18%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 10%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
East Bagley Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 23m from Berea
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berea and Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 83.8 miles from Berea and 91.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Berea and Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berea and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).

Berea

#1 Berea

City in Ohio

Population18,508
Coordinates41.3661600, -81.8543000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bridge Street (-81.854244, 41.36634)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.47 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.94
12.4 gal · 46.94 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.97 $45.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.30 $52.60
Premium $4.79 $29.70 $59.40
Diesel $4.30 $26.68 $53.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Berea and Springfield. The current time is 03:45:45.

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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.