How far is Springfield, OH from Solon, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Solon, OH is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.91 mi
03h 29m
Flight
160.16 mi
257.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.16 mi
Kilometers
257.75 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.91 mi
Kilometers
291.15 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Springfield
90.4 mi
01h 44m
To Solon
90.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mechanicsburg Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights

    1818 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rockside Road

    1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    1505 ft · 49 sec · Harper Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Warren

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 422

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 91: Solon, Moreland Hills

    1351 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road

    705 ft · 19 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Solon Road

    1242 ft · 36 sec · Solon Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Solon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
121 mi · 67%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 4%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 4%
West William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 44m from Springfield
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Solon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Springfield and 90.5 miles from Solon.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Solon.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Solon. Straight-line distance: 160.16 mi (257.75 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Solon

City

Population22,660
Coordinates41.3897800, -81.4412300
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Solon (-81.44123, 41.38978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.35
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.67 $47.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.11 $54.21
Premium $4.79 $30.61 $61.22
Diesel $4.30 $27.50 $55.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Solon. The current time is 22:09:16.

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.