How far is Kent, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Kent, OH to Springfield, OH is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Springfield.
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Start on East Main Street
65 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1405 ft · 43 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Summit Street
74 m · 9 sec · West Summit Street
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Turn left onto Mogadore Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mogadore Road
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Continue on I 76 West: Akron
1106 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
78 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn right onto Warder Street
2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street
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Continue on East North Street
2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
1391 ft · 45 sec · North 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 Kent and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
78 mi · 01h 24m
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 Rain Showers leaving Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Springfield?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 87.4 miles from Kent and 97.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 154.19 mi (248.15 km).
#1 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
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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