How far is Fairborn, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Fairborn, OH to Springfield, OH is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairborn and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn and Springfield.
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Start on Tacoma Lane
22 m · 7 sec · Tacoma Lane
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Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
57 m · 10 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
129 m · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
159 m · 11 sec · Springfield Road
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Turn left
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West Main Street
2724 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Park Road
1486 ft · 25 sec · Park Road
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Continue on West North Street
2255 ft · 40 sec · West North Street
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Continue on West Columbia Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Columbia Street
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Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
927 ft · 33 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 Fairborn 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.
I 70 East
Keep slight right
6.34 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairborn 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 Fairborn to Springfield?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Fairborn and 7.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairborn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mad River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairborn and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.33 km).
#1 Fairborn
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 33,990 |
| Coordinates | 39.8208900, -84.0193800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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