How far is Norwood, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Norwood, OH to Springfield, OH is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 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
75.92 mi
01h 20m
Flight
63.42 mi
102.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.42 mi
Kilometers
102.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.92 mi
Kilometers
122.18 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 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 Norwood
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
Waynesville
OH

Human settlement in Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America

From Norwood
34.3 mi
00h 40m
To Springfield
41.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    821 ft · 27 sec · Norwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wesley Avenue

    102 m · 21 sec · Wesley Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SR 562 East

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Norwood Lateral Expressway

    1 km · 50 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1975 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Expressway

    20.2 mi · 24 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon

    1535 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds

    714 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bypass 48

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  12. 12

    Turn right

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Second Street

    1322 ft · 53 sec · West Second Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Detroit Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Springfield Xenia Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Xenia Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Yellow Springs Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Yellow Springs Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West High Street

    3070 ft · 2 min · West High Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
20.2 mi · 27%
South Detroit Street
14.5 mi · 19%
SR 48 North
3.68 mi · 5%
South Yellow Springs Street
1.93 mi · 3%
Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 3%
Springfield Xenia Road
1.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.4 mi · 00h 30m

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
+12.5 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
00h 40m from Norwood
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 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?

Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Norwood and 41.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

59 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 63.42 mi (102.07 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

City in Ohio

Population19,696
Coordinates39.1556100, -84.4596600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Road (-84.459643, 39.155604)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.93 $19.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.79 $12.84 $25.67
Diesel $4.30 $11.53 $23.07

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 Norwood and Springfield. The current time is 05:44:21.

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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.