How far is Howland Center, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Howland Center, OH to Springfield, OH is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.61 mi
03h 35m
Flight
185.03 mi
297.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.03 mi
Kilometers
297.78 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.61 mi
Kilometers
364.69 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Howland Center
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howland Center
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howland Center
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Howland Center
108.7 mi
01h 47m
To Springfield
117.8 mi
01h 47m

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
3 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 Howland Center and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howland Center and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Venice Heights Drive Northeast

    632 ft · 29 sec · Venice Heights Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

    102 m · 17 sec · Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast

    129 m · 19 sec · Anderson Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Niles Cortland Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Niles Cortland Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Warren Outer Belt

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Warren Outer Belt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    721 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2433 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  23. 23

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

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  25. 25

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  35. 35

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howland Center 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
39 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
100 mi · 44%
Ohio Turnpike
35.6 mi · 16%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 14%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 8%
Warren Outer Belt
14.5 mi · 6%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
185 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 47m from Howland Center
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Howland Center and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Howland Center to Springfield?

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Howland Center and 117.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 185 miles (297.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howland Center and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 185.03 mi (297.78 km).

Howland Center

#1 Howland Center

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population6,351
Coordinates41.2511700, -80.7453600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Venice Heights Drive Northeast (-80.74536, 41.25098)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $29.64
Round trip
$59.28
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.64 $59.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.94 $67.87
Premium $4.79 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $4.30 $34.43 $68.86

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 Howland Center and Springfield. The current time is 00:48:15.

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.