How far is East Liverpool, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from East Liverpool, OH to Springfield, OH is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
214.15 mi
03h 41m
Flight
176.97 mi
284.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.97 mi
Kilometers
284.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.15 mi
Kilometers
344.64 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in East Liverpool
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Liverpool
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Liverpool
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
North Zanesville
OH

Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio

From East Liverpool
104.3 mi
01h 50m
To Springfield
109.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Liverpool and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    538 ft · 15 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dresden Avenue

    833 ft · 19 sec · Dresden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Webber Way

    993 ft · 22 sec · Webber Way

  5. 5

    Continue on West 8th Street

    10.1 mi · 14 min · West 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    70 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Continue on West Freeway

    36.8 mi · 40 min · West Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto US 40

    32 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East National Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Liverpool and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
78.1 mi · 36%
West Freeway
36.8 mi · 17%
West 8th Street
36.5 mi · 17%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 8%
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Zanesville
01h 50m from East Liverpool
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Liverpool and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Liverpool to Springfield?

The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

North Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from East Liverpool and 109.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.01 one way or $56.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Liverpool and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Zanesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

85 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Liverpool and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 176.97 mi (284.81 km).

East Liverpool

#1 East Liverpool

City in Ohio

Population10,498
Coordinates40.6186800, -80.5772900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-80.577482, 40.618646)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.61 L · about $28.01
Round trip
$56.02
15.12 gal · 57.22 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.01 $56.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.79 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $4.30 $32.54 $65.08

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 East Liverpool and Springfield. The current time is 04:26:24.

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.