How far is Richmond Heights, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Heights and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Heights and Springfield.
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Start on Highland Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Cedar Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn right onto Warder Street
2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street
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Continue on East North Street
2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
145 m · 23 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Limestone Street
111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Heights and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond Heights and 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 Richmond Heights to Springfield?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Richmond Heights and 102.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Heights and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 164.74 mi (265.13 km).
#1 Richmond Heights
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 10,292 |
| Coordinates | 41.5528300, -81.5101200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.44 | $58.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.24 | $66.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.87 | $59.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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