How far is Heath, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Heath, OH to Springfield, OH is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.02 mi
01h 24m
Flight
72.55 mi
116.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.55 mi
Kilometers
116.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.02 mi
Kilometers
133.6 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heath
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heath
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
Valley View
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Heath
40 mi
00h 42m
To Springfield
43.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°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 Heath and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 30th Street

    26 m · 6 sec · South 30th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Dorsey Mill Road

    1047 ft · 50 sec · West Dorsey Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Hebron Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2227 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Continue on West Freeway

    36.8 mi · 40 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto US 40

    32 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East National Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
36.8 mi · 44%
Hebron Road
35.1 mi · 42%
East National Road
3.61 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.8 mi · 3%
South Innerbelt
0.95 mi · 1%
US 40
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

36.8 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
00h 42m from Heath
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heath 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 Heath to Springfield?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Heath and 43.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley View

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

7 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heath and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 72.55 mi (116.76 km).

Heath

#1 Heath

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,489
Coordinates40.0228400, -82.4446000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: South 30th Street (-82.444609, 40.02284)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.71
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.86 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.43 $24.86
Premium $4.79 $14.03 $28.07
Diesel $4.30 $12.61 $25.22

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 Heath and Springfield. The current time is 21:11:54.

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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.