How far is Pickerington, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Pickerington, OH to Springfield, OH is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
64.05 mi
01h 09m
Flight
56 mi
90.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56 mi
Kilometers
90.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.05 mi
Kilometers
103.08 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pickerington
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pickerington
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 Pickerington
30.6 mi
00h 34m
To Springfield
33.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 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 Pickerington and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbus Street

    1504 ft · 55 sec · East Columbus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hill Road North

    4 mi · 7 min · Hill Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Columbus

    1540 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Continue on West Freeway

    36.8 mi · 40 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto US 40

    32 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East National Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pickerington 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
36.8 mi · 57%
I 70 West
12.2 mi · 19%
Hill Road North
3.96 mi · 6%
East National Road
3.61 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.8 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Darby
00h 34m from Pickerington
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pickerington 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 Pickerington to Springfield?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 30.6 miles from Pickerington and 33.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pickerington and Chance Rain Showers 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 12.1 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 13.2 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 9 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

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 Pickerington and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 56 mi (90.13 km).

Pickerington

#1 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-82.753671, 39.884244)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.75
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.37 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.59 $19.17
Premium $4.79 $10.83 $21.65
Diesel $4.30 $9.73 $19.45

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 Pickerington and Springfield. The current time is 05:41:50.

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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.