How far is Bowling Green, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, OH to Springfield, OH is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Springfield.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
56 m · 11 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Wooster Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
25 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1371 ft · 29 sec · East Wooster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Dayton
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Kenton
1669 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
63.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Route 68
8.1 mi · 10 min · US Route 68
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Take the exit slight right
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East: River Road
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
115 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1724 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1903 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Urbana Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Urbana Road
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Continue on North Limestone Street
123 m · 7 sec · North Limestone Street
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Continue on State Route 72
1764 ft · 30 sec · State Route 72
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Continue on North Limestone Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Limestone Street
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Continue on North Limestone Street
1830 ft · 41 sec · North Limestone Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
147 m · 16 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 Bowling Green and Springfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
63.1 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Springfield?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Kenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Bowling Green and 54.7 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Kenton
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 Kenton.
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 100.56 mi (161.84 km).
#1 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
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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