How far is Fremont, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Fremont, OH to Springfield, OH is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.26 mi
02h 36m
Flight
104.91 mi
168.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.91 mi
Kilometers
168.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.36 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marion
OH

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

From Fremont
61.8 mi
01h 18m
To Springfield
61.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Rawson Avenue

    42 m · 10 sec · Rawson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1467 ft · 29 sec · West State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Park Avenue

    2397 ft · 1 min · North Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    34.8 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marion-Bucyrus Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Marion-Bucyrus Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Klerx Avenue

    128 m · 13 sec · Klerx Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Prospect Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Marion-Marysville Road

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 26%
Marion-Marysville Road
24.7 mi · 20%
Hayes Avenue
20.2 mi · 16%
Marion-Bucyrus Road
3.24 mi · 3%
North Prospect Street
2.47 mi · 2%
US 33 West
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

34.8 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 18m from Fremont
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fremont 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 Fremont to Springfield?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Fremont and 61.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

71 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 104.91 mi (168.84 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

City in Ohio, United States

Population15,839
Coordinates41.3503300, -83.1218600
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Rawson Avenue (-83.121692, 41.350258)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $16.12
Round trip
$32.23
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.12 $32.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.45 $36.91
Premium $4.79 $20.84 $41.67
Diesel $4.30 $18.72 $37.44

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Springfield. The current time is 19:30:57.

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.