How far is Springfield, OH from Powell, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Powell, OH is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
130.17 mi
02h 39m
Flight
114.41 mi
184.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.41 mi
Kilometers
184.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.17 mi
Kilometers
209.49 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-17T21:27
Arrive Powell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Jersey
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Springfield
65 mi
01h 19m
To Powell
65.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    2036 ft · 34 sec · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 93

    1.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 93

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Township Road 172

    131 m · 19 sec · Township Road 172

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Township Road 172

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
67.6 mi · 52%
I 70 East
34.1 mi · 26%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 8%
Morse Road
3.41 mi · 3%
Johnstown Road
2.95 mi · 2%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Albany Bypass

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey
01h 19m from Springfield
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Jersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Springfield and 65.2 miles from Powell.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.

Stop Ideas Near Jersey

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

26 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Powell. Straight-line distance: 114.41 mi (184.13 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Powell

City in Ohio, United States

Population13,393
Coordinates40.3059000, -81.7017900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Powell (-81.70179, 40.3059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.47 $38.94
Premium $4.79 $21.99 $43.97
Diesel $4.30 $19.76 $39.51

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 Powell. The current time is 21:27:03.

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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.