How far is Powell, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Powell, OH to Springfield, OH is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
133.74 mi
02h 12m
Flight
114.41 mi
184.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.41 mi
Kilometers
184.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.74 mi
Kilometers
215.24 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Powell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powell
2026-04-17T19:58
Arrive Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powell
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
Jersey
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Powell
64.1 mi
01h 06m
To Springfield
69.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Township Road 172

    131 m · 26 sec · Township Road 172

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto County Road 93

    1.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 93

  3. 3

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Johnstown Road

    2214 ft · 40 sec · Johnstown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    33.3 mi · 36 min · West Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto US 40

    32 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East National Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powell 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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 93
59.7 mi · 45%
West Freeway
33.3 mi · 25%
Granville Street
11.8 mi · 9%
East National Road
3.61 mi · 3%
East Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
East Johnstown Road
2.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 93

Continue straight

47.8 mi · 00h 55m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey
01h 06m from Powell
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Powell and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Jersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Powell and 69.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jersey

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

26 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 114.41 mi (184.13 km).

Powell

#1 Powell

City in Ohio, United States

Population13,393
Coordinates40.3059000, -81.7017900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Township Road 172 (-81.701836, 40.305367)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $17.49
Round trip
$34.98
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.49 $34.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.02 $40.04
Premium $4.79 $22.61 $45.22
Diesel $4.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Powell and Springfield. The current time is 19:58:42.

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.