How far is Mount Vernon, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, OH to Springfield, OH is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 01h 42m.
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.
City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Springfield.
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Start on Public Square
23 m · 5 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1744 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Columbus Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Columbus Road
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Turn right
68 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harcourt Road
142 m · 8 sec · Harcourt Road
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Continue on Columbus Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Columbus Road
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Continue on Main Street
1404 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Columbus Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Road
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Continue on US 36 & SR 3
6.9 mi · 10 min · US 36 & SR 3
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1.4 km · 60 sec · Cherry Street
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Continue on State Route 37 East
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn right onto Warder Street
2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street
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Continue on East North Street
2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
1391 ft · 45 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 Mount Vernon and Springfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Springfield?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Ostrander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 54.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ostrander
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ostrander.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 77.02 mi (123.95 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Knox County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.3934000, -82.4857200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
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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