How far is New Franklin, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Springfield, OH is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
188.6 mi
03h 05m
Flight
155.25 mi
249.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.25 mi
Kilometers
249.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.6 mi
Kilometers
303.52 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in New Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-04-18T15:49
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Franklin
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From New Franklin
90.2 mi
01h 32m
To Springfield
98.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 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 New Franklin and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue Southeast

    35 m · 8 sec · Union Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lisbon Street Northeast

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Lisbon Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on East Nassau Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Nassau Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Trump Avenue Southeast

    1630 ft · 32 sec · Trump Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

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

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Franklin 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
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
46.3 mi · 25%
US 30 West
38.1 mi · 20%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 17%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 12%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 9%
Lisbon Street Northeast
9.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 32m from New Franklin
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Franklin 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 New Franklin to Springfield?

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from New Franklin and 98.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 155.25 mi (249.85 km).

New Franklin

#1 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,101
Coordinates40.7983900, -81.0920400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue Southeast (-81.091795, 40.798422)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.19 L · about $24.64
Round trip
$49.28
13.3 gal · 50.38 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.64 $49.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.21 $56.42
Premium $4.79 $31.85 $63.71
Diesel $4.30 $28.62 $57.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Franklin and Springfield. The current time is 15:49:36.

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.