How far is Springfield, OH from Urbana, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Urbana, OH is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Urbana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Urbana.
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Start on South Limestone Street
2294 ft · 55 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
90 m · 10 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn left
156 m · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Spring Street
74 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on North Limestone Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Limestone Street
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Continue on State Route 72
1764 ft · 30 sec · State Route 72
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Continue on North Limestone Street
160 m · 9 sec · North Limestone Street
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Continue on Urbana Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Urbana Road
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Take the ramp straight
1882 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1635 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit right
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Route 68
8.1 mi · 10 min · US Route 68
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Urbana.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Route 68
Merge slight left onto US Route 68
8.12 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Urbana?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tremont City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Springfield and 7.3 miles from Urbana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbana.
Stop Ideas Near Tremont City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tremont City.
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Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 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 Urbana
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
| Population | 11,415 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083900, -83.7524300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Urbana (-83.75243, 40.10839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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