How far is Springfield, OH from Athens, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Athens, OH is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town near Columbus, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Athens.
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Start on South Limestone Street
562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn right onto East Columbia Street
2036 ft · 34 sec · East Columbia Street
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Turn slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Logan Road
28.9 mi · 32 min · Old Logan Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 550 East: Amesville, Columbus Road
1484 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Columbus Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Columbus Road
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Continue on North Lancaster Street
1522 ft · 56 sec · North Lancaster Street
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Continue on South Lancaster Street
120 m · 18 sec · South Lancaster Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
147 m · 19 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto North Congress Street
627 ft · 29 sec · North Congress Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
113 m · 13 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Athens.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Athens?
The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Canal Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Springfield and 59.2 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Springfield and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Canal Winchester
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 Canal Winchester.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Athens. Straight-line distance: 99.74 mi (160.51 km).
#1 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Town in Ohio
| Population | 24,600 |
| Coordinates | 39.3292400, -82.1012600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-82.10126, 39.32924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
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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