How far is Springfield, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
41.92 mi
00h 53m
Flight
39.83 mi
64.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.83 mi
Kilometers
64.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.92 mi
Kilometers
67.46 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Lafayette
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Springfield
20.9 mi
00h 27m
To Upper Arlington
21 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Upper Arlington.

  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 · 10 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Hilliard-Rome Road

    2232 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road

    2147 ft · 55 sec · Hilliard-Rome Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Renner Road

    2890 ft · 57 sec · Renner Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Trabue Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Trabue Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    2820 ft · 58 sec · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Waltham Road

    1775 ft · 1 min · Waltham Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard

    655 ft · 23 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
29.2 mi · 70%
Trabue Road
3.67 mi · 9%
Hilliard-Rome Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Renner Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
0.53 mi · 1%
East Columbia Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 27m from Springfield
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Upper Arlington?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Springfield and 21 miles from Upper Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 39.83 mi (64.1 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Upper Arlington

#2 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population34,907
Coordinates39.9945100, -83.0624100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Upper Arlington (-83.06241, 39.99451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.28 $12.56
Premium $4.79 $7.09 $14.18
Diesel $4.30 $6.37 $12.74

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 Upper Arlington. The current time is 01:21:46.

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.