How far is Springfield, OH from New Franklin, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to New Franklin, OH is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
180.19 mi
03h 43m
Flight
155.25 mi
249.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.25 mi
Kilometers
249.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.19 mi
Kilometers
289.99 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T17:25
Arrive New Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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

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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Springfield
90 mi
01h 51m
To New Franklin
90.2 mi
01h 51m

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
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and New Franklin.

  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

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster

    2770 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster

    650 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  23. 23

    Continue on Nassau Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Nassau Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lisbon Street Northeast

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Lisbon Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Union Avenue Southeast

    35 m · 2 sec · Union Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
60.8 mi · 34%
State Route 37 East
51.8 mi · 29%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
Lisbon Street Northeast
9.62 mi · 5%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 15m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 51m from Springfield
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to New Franklin?

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 90 miles from Springfield and 90.2 miles from New Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Franklin.

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 New Franklin. Straight-line distance: 155.25 mi (249.85 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
New Franklin

#2 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,101
Coordinates40.7983900, -81.0920400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: New Franklin (-81.09204, 40.79839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.13
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.56 $47.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.98 $53.96
Premium $4.79 $30.46 $60.93
Diesel $4.30 $27.37 $54.75

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 New Franklin. The current time is 17:25:21.

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.