How far is Springfield, OH from Avon, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Avon, OH is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.66 mi
03h 20m
Flight
140.6 mi
226.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.6 mi
Kilometers
226.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.66 mi
Kilometers
271.43 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Springfield
84.3 mi
01h 40m
To Avon
84.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mechanicsburg Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Abbe Road North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Abbe Road North

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Detroit Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Detroit Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    39 m · 10 sec · Colorado Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
78.9 mi · 47%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 9%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 6%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 5%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 40m from Springfield
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Springfield and 84.4 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Avon. Straight-line distance: 140.6 mi (226.28 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

City in Ohio, United States

Population23,745
Coordinates41.4517100, -82.0354200
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Avon (-82.03542, 41.45171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.09
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.04 $44.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.24 $50.48
Premium $4.79 $28.50 $57.00
Diesel $4.30 $25.61 $51.22

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 Springfield and Avon. The current time is 01:11:17.

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.