How far is Springfield, OH from Mount Vernon, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Mount Vernon, OH is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
88.83 mi
01h 56m
Flight
77.02 mi
123.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.02 mi
Kilometers
123.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.83 mi
Kilometers
142.96 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Ostrander
OH

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

From Springfield
44.4 mi
00h 58m
To Mount Vernon
44.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Mount Vernon.

  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

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21.9 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Harcourt Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Harcourt Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West High Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West High Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    49 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 16%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 11%
State Route 37 East
8.74 mi · 10%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 9%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 8%
West William Street
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ostrander
00h 58m from Springfield
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Ostrander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Springfield and 44.5 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Ostrander

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

39 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 77.02 mi (123.95 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Mount Vernon (-82.48572, 40.3934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.27
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.63 $23.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.32 $26.64
Premium $4.79 $15.04 $30.08
Diesel $4.30 $13.51 $27.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Mount Vernon. The current time is 01:49:52.

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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.