How far is Hocking, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Hocking, OH to Springfield, OH is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hocking and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hocking and Springfield.
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Start on the route
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn sharp right onto Laurel Run Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Laurel Run Road
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Continue on Laurel Run Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Laurel Run Road
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Turn left onto Haydenville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue straight
659 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp left
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.6 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
36.8 mi · 40 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 40
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East National Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
67 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
145 m · 23 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Limestone Street
111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hocking and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hocking 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 Hocking to Springfield?
The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Groveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Hocking and 59.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hocking and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Groveport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hocking and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 90.65 mi (145.89 km).
#1 Hocking
Township in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 4,702 |
| Coordinates | 39.3678500, -82.2657100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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