How far is Cambridge, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Cambridge, OH to Springfield, OH is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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 Licking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Springfield.
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Start on Foster Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · Foster Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
2303 ft · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Wheeling Avenue
1938 ft · 41 sec · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
36.8 mi · 40 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 40
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East National Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
67 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South 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 Cambridge and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Springfield?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Cambridge and 65.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Cambridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
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 Pataskala.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 117.79 mi (189.56 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.0311800, -81.5884600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.00 | $38.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.28 | $38.56 |
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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