How far is Springfield, OH from Portsmouth, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Portsmouth, OH is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
114.42 mi
02h 34m
Flight
93.1 mi
149.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.1 mi
Kilometers
149.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.42 mi
Kilometers
184.14 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T07:03
Arrive Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Frankfort
OH

City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America

From Springfield
57.2 mi
01h 17m
To Portsmouth
57.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    30 m · 9 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    146 m · 19 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 19 sec · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Limestone Street

    1861 ft · 44 sec · South Limestone Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Limestone Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Limestone Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Springfield Jamestown Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Springfield Jamestown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    10.9 mi · 20 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House

    44.7 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    42.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Chillicothe Street

    3222 ft · 1 min · Chillicothe Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
87.3 mi · 76%
Main Street
17.5 mi · 15%
Springfield Jamestown Road
5.1 mi · 4%
South Limestone Street
3.53 mi · 3%
Chillicothe Street
0.61 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House

44.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 17m from Springfield
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Springfield and 57.2 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

78 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

113 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 93.1 mi (149.83 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Portsmouth

City in Ohio

Population19,744
Coordinates38.7317400, -82.9976700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Portsmouth (-82.99767, 38.73174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.79 $19.35 $38.70
Diesel $4.30 $17.39 $34.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Portsmouth. The current time is 07:03:11.

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.