How far is Lenox, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Lenox, MA to Springfield, MA is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.93 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.68 mi
63.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.68 mi
Kilometers
63.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.93 mi
Kilometers
75.53 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in Lenox
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenox
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenox
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blandford
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lenox
23.4 mi
00h 26m
To Springfield
23.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lenox and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenox and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1583 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    3057 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield

    1034 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield

    811 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    929 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenox 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 74%
I 91 South
3.57 mi · 8%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 3%
Riverdale Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 3%
Lee Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blandford
00h 26m from Lenox
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lenox and Chance Light Rain then 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 Lenox to Springfield?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 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?

Blandford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Lenox and 23.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lenox and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Blandford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

39 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

40 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 39.68 mi (63.86 km).

Lenox

#1 Lenox

Town of Massachusetts, United States

Population4,933
Coordinates42.3564800, -73.2848300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-73.28461, 42.356688)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.30 $14.60
Premium $4.80 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $4.49 $7.45 $14.90

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 Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenox and Springfield. The current time is 20:22:03.

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.