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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Limestone Street
562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn right onto East Columbia Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbia Street
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Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue
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Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion
1215 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
26 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn straight onto South State Street
2687 ft · 1 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
2383 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Sargent Street
145 m · 9 sec · Sargent Street
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Turn slight right onto East Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Harding Highway East
21.5 mi · 34 min · Harding Highway East
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Continue on State Route 598
20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North St
2074 ft · 43 sec · North St
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Whittlesey Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.87 km).
#1 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,782 |
| Coordinates | 41.2425500, -82.6157300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwalk (-82.61573, 41.24255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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