How far is Springfield, OH from Vandalia, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Vandalia, OH is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Vandalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Vandalia.
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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
18 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
3128 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Vandalia, Donnelsville
1802 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East National Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East National Road
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Turn sharp left
37 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Vandalia.
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.
West National Road
Keep slight left
18 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Vandalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Vandalia?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Crystal Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Springfield and 12.1 miles from Vandalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Vandalia.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Lakes.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 20.8 mi (33.48 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 Vandalia
City in Illinois
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 39.8906100, -84.1988300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandalia (-84.19883, 39.89061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
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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