How far is Springfield, OH from Cortland, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Cortland, OH is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.13 mi
04h 12m
Flight
188.62 mi
303.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.62 mi
Kilometers
303.55 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.13 mi
Kilometers
349.43 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:34 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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Springfield
108.4 mi
02h 06m
To Cortland
108.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    35.5 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

    2003 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    587 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    867 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland

    971 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland

    4 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

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

    832 ft · 19 sec · Mecca Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South High Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
106 mi · 49%
Ohio Turnpike
35.5 mi · 16%
SR 5
15.9 mi · 7%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 7%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 4%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
188.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
02h 06m from Springfield
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Springfield and 108.7 miles from Cortland.

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

The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.38 one way or $56.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 188.62 mi (303.55 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Cortland

City in Ohio

Population6,741
Coordinates41.3303300, -80.7253600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Cortland (-80.72536, 41.33033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29 L · about $28.38
Round trip
$56.76
15.32 gal · 58 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.38 $56.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.79 $36.69 $73.38
Diesel $4.30 $32.97 $65.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Cortland. The current time is 00:02:27.

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.