How far is Springfield, OH from Riverside, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Riverside, OH is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 45m.
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.
City in Warren County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Riverside.
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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
64 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ballpark Stadium/Arena, Freeman Avenue
1425 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Freeman Avenue
1753 ft · 47 sec · Freeman Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Street
1893 ft · 23 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on 6th Street Viaduct
1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
50 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Riverside.
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
64 mi · 01h 18m
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 Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Riverside?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Springfield and 41.9 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.22 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 Riverside
City in Ohio
| Population | 25,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.0775600, -84.6030000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-84.603, 39.07756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
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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