How far is Henry, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Henry, OH to Springfield, OH is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.66 mi
02h 54m
Flight
155.7 mi
250.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.7 mi
Kilometers
250.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.66 mi
Kilometers
300.4 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henry
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henry
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Henry
88.8 mi
01h 27m
To Springfield
97.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    144 m · 14 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Henry Street

    1 km · 2 min · Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McCracken Road

    778 ft · 27 sec · McCracken Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 119th Street

    1942 ft · 1 min · East 119th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Granger Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Granger Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Transportation Boulevard

    1404 ft · 42 sec · Transportation Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Toledo

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland

    143 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Willow Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  16. 16

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

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henry 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
100 mi · 54%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 17%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 9%
Willow Freeway
11.3 mi · 6%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

89.3 mi · 01h 36m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 27m from Henry
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Henry and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henry to Springfield?

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Henry and 97.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.42 one way or $48.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Henry and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henry and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 155.7 mi (250.57 km).

Henry

#1 Henry

County in Ohio, United States

Population4,349
Coordinates41.4308900, -81.5990100
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-81.59901, 41.430891)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.93 L · about $24.42
Round trip
$48.83
13.18 gal · 49.86 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.42 $48.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.95 $55.91
Premium $4.79 $31.57 $63.13
Diesel $4.30 $28.36 $56.73

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 Henry and Springfield. The current time is 03:28:24.

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.