How far is Springfield, OH from Bowling Green, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Bowling Green.
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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
23.3 mi · 36 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Detroit Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Detroit Street
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Continue on United States Highway 68
8.5 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 68
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Continue on Main Street
14.5 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left
2481 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
2057 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Township Road 145
3165 ft · 2 min · Township Road 145
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
58 m · 11 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1560 ft · 33 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wooster Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Bowling Green.
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.
Township Road 145
Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Kenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Springfield and 53.7 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Kenton
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 Kenton.
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 100.56 mi (161.84 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 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowling Green (-83.65132, 41.37477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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