How far is Norwalk, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Norwalk, OH to Springfield, OH is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.82 mi
02h 38m
Flight
110.52 mi
177.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.52 mi
Kilometers
177.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.82 mi
Kilometers
192.83 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwalk
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
Marion
OH

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

From Norwalk
60.5 mi
01h 19m
To Springfield
59.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whittlesey Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Old Route 20

    2287 ft · 39 sec · Old Route 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    709 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Monroe Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    29.1 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Marion Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Marion Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Klerx Avenue

    128 m · 13 sec · Klerx Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Prospect Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Marion-Marysville Road

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 mi · 2 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 Norwalk 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 26%
Marion-Marysville Road
24.7 mi · 21%
Marion Road
15.1 mi · 13%
Monroe Street
7.43 mi · 6%
Old Route 20
3.1 mi · 3%
North Prospect Street
2.47 mi · 2%
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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 19m from Norwalk
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Norwalk and Chance 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 Norwalk to Springfield?

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Norwalk and 59.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.67 one way or $31.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Norwalk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

71 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.87 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population16,782
Coordinates41.2425500, -82.6157300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittlesey Avenue (-82.615744, 41.242544)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $15.67
Round trip
$31.34
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.67 $31.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.94 $35.89
Premium $4.79 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $4.30 $18.21 $36.41

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 Norwalk and Springfield. The current time is 22:06:05.

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.