How far is Montville, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Montville, OH to Springfield, OH is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.61 mi
03h 34m
Flight
185.35 mi
298.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.35 mi
Kilometers
298.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.61 mi
Kilometers
364.69 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-04-18T22:59
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Montville
105.1 mi
01h 47m
To Springfield
121.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Hambden Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Hambden Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    2515 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cherry Avenue

    899 ft · 33 sec · Cherry Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilson Mills Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Wilson Mills Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Caves Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caves Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Mayfield Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1962 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 271 South: Columbus

    1865 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montville 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
124 mi · 55%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 14%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 8%
Wilson Mills Road
8.96 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.77 mi · 3%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

89.3 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 47m from Montville
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montville and 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 Montville to Springfield?

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Montville and 121.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 185.35 mi (298.29 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population11,993
Coordinates41.6072800, -81.0503700
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Army of the Republic Highway (-81.05037, 41.607318)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $29.64
Round trip
$59.28
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.64 $59.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.94 $67.87
Premium $4.79 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $4.30 $34.43 $68.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montville and Springfield. The current time is 22:59:03.

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.