How far is Springfield, OH from Norwalk, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Norwalk, OH is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
122.35 mi
02h 53m
Flight
110.52 mi
177.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.52 mi
Kilometers
177.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.35 mi
Kilometers
196.91 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Marion
OH

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

From Springfield
61.1 mi
01h 26m
To Norwalk
61.2 mi
01h 26m

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 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion

    1215 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion

    26 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    2687 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    2383 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sargent Street

    145 m · 9 sec · Sargent Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Harding Highway East

    21.5 mi · 34 min · Harding Highway East

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 598

    20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North St

    2074 ft · 43 sec · North St

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Whittlesey Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 4 North
26.3 mi · 21%
Harding Highway East
21.5 mi · 18%
State Route 598
20.1 mi · 16%
West Sandusky Street
8.45 mi · 7%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 6%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

SR 4 North

Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion

26 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 26m from Springfield
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Springfield and 61.2 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

71 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.87 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Norwalk

City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population16,782
Coordinates41.2425500, -82.6157300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Norwalk (-82.61573, 41.24255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.34 L · about $16.01
Round trip
$32.01
8.64 gal · 32.68 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.01 $32.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.33 $36.65
Premium $4.79 $20.69 $41.39
Diesel $4.30 $18.59 $37.19

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 Norwalk. The current time is 00:07:27.

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.