How far is Marion, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Marion, OH to Springfield, OH is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
62.47 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.26 mi
93.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.26 mi
Kilometers
93.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.47 mi
Kilometers
100.54 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Milford Center
OH

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

From Marion
31.2 mi
00h 40m
To Springfield
31.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
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 Marion and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    157 m · 18 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Prospect Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marion-Marysville Road

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 51%
Marion-Marysville Road
24.7 mi · 40%
South Prospect Street
1.81 mi · 3%
US 33 West
1.51 mi · 2%
Lagonda Avenue
1.03 mi · 2%
East North Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 36 West

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

31.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
00h 40m from Marion
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marion and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to Springfield?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Marion and 31.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marion and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 58.26 mi (93.76 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

Population35,516
Coordinates40.5886700, -83.1285200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-83.128521, 40.588679)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.30
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.15 $16.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.33 $18.66
Premium $4.79 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $4.30 $9.47 $18.94

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 Marion and Springfield. The current time is 01:16:49.

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.