How far is Springfield, OH from Dent, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Dent, OH is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.13 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.95 mi
109.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.95 mi
Kilometers
109.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.13 mi
Kilometers
130.57 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dent
Thu, Apr 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-16T01:37
Arrive Dent
Thu, Apr 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Springboro
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Springfield
40.6 mi
00h 49m
To Dent
40.6 mi
00h 49m

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
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    1026 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Road

    1520 ft · 26 sec · Park Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    48.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 275: Indianapolis

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Avenue

    1380 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Rybolt Road

    122 m · 10 sec · Old Rybolt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 4
48.6 mi · 60%
Circle Freeway
14.3 mi · 18%
West National Road
11.2 mi · 14%
East North Street
1.82 mi · 2%
Northwest Expressway
1.21 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 4

Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

48.3 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springboro
00h 49m from Springfield
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Springboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Springfield and 40.6 miles from Dent.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springboro

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

55 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

56 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

78 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dent. Straight-line distance: 67.95 mi (109.35 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Dent

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population10,497
Coordinates39.1858900, -84.6513400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Dent (-84.65134, 39.18589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.13 $24.26
Premium $4.79 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $4.30 $12.31 $24.62

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 Dent. The current time is 01:37:44.

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.