How far is Springfield, OH from Bellefontaine, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Bellefontaine, OH is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Bellefontaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Bellefontaine.
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Start on South Limestone Street
2294 ft · 55 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
90 m · 10 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn left
156 m · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Spring Street
74 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on North Limestone Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Limestone Street
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Continue on State Route 72
1764 ft · 30 sec · State Route 72
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Continue on North Limestone Street
160 m · 9 sec · North Limestone Street
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Continue on Urbana Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Urbana Road
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Take the ramp straight
1882 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1635 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit right
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Route 68
8.1 mi · 10 min · US Route 68
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Route 68
8.1 mi · 11 min · US Route 68
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Continue on South Detroit Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · South Detroit Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Bellefontaine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Route 68
Continue on US Route 68
8.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Bellefontaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Bellefontaine?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Springfield and 16.2 miles from Bellefontaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Bellefontaine.
Stop Ideas Near Urbana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Urbana.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bellefontaine. Straight-line distance: 30.3 mi (48.76 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 Bellefontaine
City in Logan County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.3611600, -83.7596600 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefontaine (-83.75966, 40.36116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
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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