How far is Lemon, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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.
A city in Greene County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemon and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemon and Springfield.
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Start on Lefferson Road
48 m · 12 sec · Lefferson Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
1309 ft · 28 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
1099 ft · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Highway
65 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Dayton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West Main Street
2724 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Park Road
1486 ft · 25 sec · Park Road
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Continue on West North Street
2255 ft · 40 sec · West North Street
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Continue on West Columbia Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Columbia Street
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Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
927 ft · 33 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 Lemon 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 675 North
Continue straight
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Lemon 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 Lemon to Springfield?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Beavercreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Lemon and 24.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lemon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Beavercreek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beavercreek.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 41.2 mi (66.3 km).
#1 Lemon
Township of Ohio
| Population | 15,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.4883900, -84.3377200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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