How far is Green, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Green, OH to Springfield, OH is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.33 mi
02h 51m
Flight
141.21 mi
227.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.21 mi
Kilometers
227.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.33 mi
Kilometers
285.38 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Green
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Green
84.1 mi
01h 25m
To Springfield
93.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Green and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brookview Court

    32 m · 7 sec · Brookview Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Ridge Drive

    825 ft · 36 sec · Walnut Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge View Drive

    151 m · 27 sec · Ridge View Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Steese Road

    1658 ft · 47 sec · Steese Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greensburg Road

    1750 ft · 38 sec · Greensburg Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    26 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    49 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    32 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    116 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Arlington Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Arlington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North: Akron

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton, Cleveland

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    78 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 45%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 18%
I 277 West
21.6 mi · 12%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 10%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
I 77 North
2.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

78 mi · 01h 24m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 25m from Green
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Green 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 Green to Springfield?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Green and 93.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Green and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 141.21 mi (227.25 km).

Green

#1 Green

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Population25,678
Coordinates40.9458900, -81.4831700
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookview Court (-81.483184, 40.945891)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.39
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.19 $46.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.55 $53.11
Premium $4.79 $29.99 $59.97
Diesel $4.30 $26.94 $53.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Green and Springfield. The current time is 21:14:30.

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.