How far is Springfield, OH from Hocking, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Hocking, OH is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
110.88 mi
02h 21m
Flight
90.65 mi
145.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.65 mi
Kilometers
145.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.88 mi
Kilometers
178.45 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hocking
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Hocking
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Groveport
OH

City in Ohio

From Springfield
55.4 mi
01h 10m
To Hocking
55.5 mi
01h 10m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    2036 ft · 34 sec · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Old Logan Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 595, CR 25: New Straitsville, Haydenville

    1287 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Haydenville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Haydenville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Laurel Run Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Laurel Run Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurel Run Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Laurel Run Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    5 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
34.1 mi · 31%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 12%
Old Logan Road
12.2 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 8%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 7%
Laurel Run Road
4.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groveport
01h 10m from Springfield
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hocking.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Groveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Springfield and 55.5 miles from Hocking.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.49 one way or $28.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hocking.

Stop Ideas Near Groveport

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

13 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hocking. Straight-line distance: 90.65 mi (145.89 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hocking

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,702
Coordinates39.3678500, -82.2657100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Hocking (-82.26571, 39.36785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $14.49
Round trip
$28.97
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.49 $28.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.79 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $4.30 $16.83 $33.66

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 Hocking. The current time is 04:01:10.

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.