How far is Springfield, OH from Etna, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Etna, OH is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Etna.
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Start on South Limestone Street
30 m · 9 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
146 m · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
145 m · 19 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto South Limestone Street
1861 ft · 44 sec · South Limestone Street
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Continue on South Limestone Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Limestone Street
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Continue on Springfield Jamestown Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Springfield Jamestown Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.9 mi · 20 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2252 ft · 32 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
1158 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
23.6 mi · 39 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Etna-Waterloo Road
1458 ft · 40 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Etna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 35 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Etna?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Springfield and 67.3 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Springfield and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
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 Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Etna. Straight-line distance: 109.01 mi (175.44 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 Etna
Township in Licking County, Ohio
| Population | 17,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.6242500, -82.6537700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-82.65377, 38.62425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
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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