How far is Springfield, OH from Reading, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Reading, OH is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Reading.
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Start on South Limestone Street
1026 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East North Street
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Continue on Park Road
1520 ft · 26 sec · Park Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West National Road
928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
52.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights
1721 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Shepherd Lane
819 ft · 20 sec · Shepherd Lane
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Continue on Shepherd Avenue
1351 ft · 34 sec · Shepherd Avenue
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Turn left onto Smalley Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Smalley Road
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Continue on West Columbia Avenue
2030 ft · 46 sec · West Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1728 ft · 1 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Reading.
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
Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
52.4 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Reading?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
West Carrollton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Springfield and 34.4 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near West Carrollton City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Carrollton City.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Reading. Straight-line distance: 59 mi (94.95 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 Reading
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,204 |
| Coordinates | 39.2236700, -84.4421600 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reading (-84.44216, 39.22367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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