How far is Etna, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Etna, OH to Springfield, OH is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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 and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Springfield.
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Start on Etna-Waterloo Road
1458 ft · 42 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
12 mi · 18 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
133 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1321 ft · 24 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
117 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Street
2610 ft · 48 sec · Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Chillicothe Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Chillicothe
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
49 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Cedarville, Jamestown
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
19 mi · 34 min
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Continue on South Limestone Street
2225 ft · 48 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 Etna 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.
US 35 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
49 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Etna 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 Etna to Springfield?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Etna and 68 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
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 Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 109.01 mi (175.44 km).
#1 Etna
Township in Licking County, Ohio
| Population | 17,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.6242500, -82.6537700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
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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