How far is Hilliard, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Hilliard, OH to Springfield, OH is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
43.5 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.26 mi
56.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.26 mi
Kilometers
56.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.5 mi
Kilometers
70 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hilliard
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilliard
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilliard
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
Lafayette
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Hilliard
20 mi
00h 24m
To Springfield
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Hilliard and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Street

    787 ft · 32 sec · Columbia Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street

    68 m · 8 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lattimer Street

    152 m · 20 sec · Lattimer Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Cemetery Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    83 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    3106 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hilliard-Rome Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Hilliard-Rome Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Dayton

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    28.7 mi · 31 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto US 40

    32 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East National Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilliard 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
28.7 mi · 66%
East National Road
3.61 mi · 8%
Hilliard-Rome Road
3.01 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.8 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 2%
I 70 West
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight left onto West Freeway

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 24m from Hilliard
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hilliard 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 Hilliard to Springfield?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Hilliard and 23.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilliard and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 35.26 mi (56.75 km).

Hilliard

#1 Hilliard

City in Ohio

Population36,797
Coordinates40.0334000, -83.1582500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Street (-83.158352, 40.033471)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.34
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.67 $11.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.49 $12.98
Premium $4.79 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $4.30 $6.59 $13.17

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 Hilliard and Springfield. The current time is 23:31:45.

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.