How far is Springfield, OH from Pickerington, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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.
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Pickerington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Pickerington.
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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
2036 ft · 34 sec · East Columbia Street
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Turn slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
11 mi · 13 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington
1543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hill Road North
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North
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Turn left onto Town Square Drive
1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive
699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street
142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Pickerington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Pickerington?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Lake Darby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Springfield and 30.6 miles from Pickerington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Darby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Columbus Mayor's Office
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Darby.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 56 mi (90.13 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 Pickerington
City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States
| Population | 22,835 |
| Coordinates | 39.8842300, -82.7535000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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