How far is Springfield, OH from Henry, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Henry, OH is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
177.62 mi
03h 27m
Flight
155.7 mi
250.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.7 mi
Kilometers
250.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.62 mi
Kilometers
285.85 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Springfield
88.7 mi
01h 43m
To Henry
88.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown

    2657 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17: Granger Road

    1887 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Granger Road

    691 ft · 18 sec · Granger Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 126th Street

    1940 ft · 59 sec · East 126th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto McCracken Road

    678 ft · 23 sec · McCracken Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    1661 ft · 46 sec · Henry Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Henry Street

    1683 ft · 50 sec · Henry Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    144 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
106 mi · 59%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
I 77 North
12.4 mi · 7%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 4%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 4%
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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 43m from Springfield
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Henry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Springfield and 88.9 miles from Henry.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Henry.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Henry. Straight-line distance: 155.7 mi (250.57 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Henry

County in Ohio, United States

Population4,349
Coordinates41.4308900, -81.5990100
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Henry (-81.59901, 41.43089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.60 $53.19
Premium $4.79 $30.03 $60.07
Diesel $4.30 $26.99 $53.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Henry. The current time is 06:43:39.

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.