How far is Springfield, OH from Fairborn, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Fairborn, OH is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.54 mi
00h 21m
Flight
13.25 mi
21.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.54 mi
Kilometers
25.01 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairborn
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 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 Fairborn
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mad River
OH

Township of Ohio

From Springfield
7.8 mi
00h 10m
To Fairborn
7.8 mi
00h 10m

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
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1423 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Maple Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Maple Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tacoma Lane

    106 m · 25 sec · Tacoma Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West National Road
7.69 mi · 49%
I 675 South
2.37 mi · 15%
East North Street
1.82 mi · 12%
North Maple Avenue
0.84 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.81 mi · 5%
Park Road
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West National Road

Keep slight left

7.51 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mad River
00h 10m from Springfield
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Springfield and 7.8 miles from Fairborn.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mad River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mad River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 13.9 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.

BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

103 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Fairborn. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.33 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Fairborn

City in Ohio, USA

Population33,990
Coordinates39.8208900, -84.0193800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Fairborn (-84.01938, 39.82089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.33 $4.67
Premium $4.79 $2.63 $5.27
Diesel $4.30 $2.37 $4.73

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 Fairborn. The current time is 01:37:43.

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.