How far is Springfield, MA from Dighton, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Dighton, MA is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
106.33 mi
02h 14m
Flight
78.07 mi
125.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.07 mi
Kilometers
125.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.33 mi
Kilometers
171.12 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dighton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Dighton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Springfield
53.1 mi
01h 07m
To Dighton
53.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Pynchon Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

    86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boland Way

    552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Taunton, Easton

    2131 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Bay Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Taunton Green

    611 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    2058 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Lawton Street

    2077 ft · 35 sec · Lawton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somerset Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on County Street

    2375 ft · 50 sec · County Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    138 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Dighton.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 51%
I 495 South
33.2 mi · 31%
Somerset Avenue
5.3 mi · 5%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
Bay Street
4.07 mi · 4%
Chestnut Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

54.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 07m from Springfield
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Dighton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Springfield and 53.3 miles from Dighton.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Dighton.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dighton. Straight-line distance: 78.07 mi (125.64 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Dighton

#2 Dighton

City in Lane County, Kansas, United States

Population8,040
Coordinates41.8139900, -71.1203200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Dighton (-71.12032, 41.81399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.18
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.59 $29.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.49 $32.98
Premium $4.80 $18.00 $35.99
Diesel $4.49 $16.83 $33.66

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 Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Dighton. The current time is 05:21:09.

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.