How far is Lancaster, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Lancaster, OH to Springfield, OH is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Springfield.
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Start on East Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Memorial Drive
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward US 33 West
1792 ft · 22 sec
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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 Lancaster 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lancaster and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Springfield?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Lincoln Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Lancaster and 44.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Village
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 Lincoln Village.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.92 km).
#1 Lancaster
The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
| Population | 40,932 |
| Coordinates | 39.7136800, -82.5993300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
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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