How far is Solon, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Solon, OH to Springfield, OH is about 191.8 miles (308.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
191.77 mi
02h 59m
Flight
160.16 mi
257.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.16 mi
Kilometers
257.75 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.77 mi
Kilometers
308.62 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solon
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Solon
90.3 mi
01h 29m
To Springfield
101.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Solon Road

    2071 ft · 1 min · Solon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aurora Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Aurora Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Rockside Road

    2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solon 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
115 mi · 60%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 16%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 9%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
Aurora Road
3.09 mi · 2%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 29m from Solon
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Solon and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Solon and 101.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Solon and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 160.16 mi (257.75 km).

Solon

#1 Solon

City

Population22,660
Coordinates41.3897800, -81.4412300
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Solon Road (-81.441186, 41.389733)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.62 L · about $25.08
Round trip
$50.17
13.54 gal · 51.24 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.08 $50.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $4.79 $32.43 $64.86
Diesel $4.30 $29.14 $58.28

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 Solon and Springfield. The current time is 01:05:24.

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.