How far is Pataskala, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Pataskala, OH to Springfield, OH is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
69.17 mi
01h 10m
Flight
60.29 mi
97.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.29 mi
Kilometers
97.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.17 mi
Kilometers
111.32 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Pataskala
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pataskala
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pataskala
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
Lake Darby
OH

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio

From Pataskala
33.1 mi
00h 35m
To Springfield
36.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
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 Pataskala and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    70 m · 15 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1841 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Continue on West Freeway

    36.8 mi · 40 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto US 40

    32 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East National Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pataskala 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
36.8 mi · 53%
I 70 West
18.3 mi · 26%
East National Road
3.61 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.8 mi · 4%
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
2.78 mi · 4%
South Innerbelt
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

36.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Darby
00h 35m from Pataskala
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pataskala 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 Pataskala to Springfield?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lake Darby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Pataskala and 36.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Darby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Darby and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Columbus Mayor's Office
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Columbus Mayor's Office

Columbus , OH
90 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Rating 1.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Shannon Hardin for Columbus City Council

Columbus , OH
545 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Darby.

BUS

Columbus, OH

20 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pataskala and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 60.29 mi (97.02 km).

Pataskala

#1 Pataskala

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

Population16,010
Coordinates39.9956200, -82.6743300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-82.674328, 39.99562)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.08
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.04 $18.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.79 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $4.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 Pataskala and Springfield. The current time is 22:30:53.

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.