How far is Springfield, OH from Wapakoneta, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Wapakoneta, OH is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
73.36 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.88 mi
78.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.88 mi
Kilometers
78.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.36 mi
Kilometers
118.06 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wapakoneta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Wapakoneta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Troy
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

From Springfield
36.7 mi
00h 41m
To Wapakoneta
36.7 mi
00h 41m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    1026 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Road

    1520 ft · 26 sec · Park Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    18 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    3128 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.7 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Saint Marys, Bellefontaine

    1536 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67, SR 198, SR 501: County Road 25A, Wapakoneta

    2002 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Willipie Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Willipie Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    49 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
49.3 mi · 67%
West National Road
18.2 mi · 25%
East North Street
1.82 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Willipie Street
0.78 mi · 1%
SR 67
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

48.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 41m from Springfield
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Wapakoneta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Springfield and 36.7 miles from Wapakoneta.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Wapakoneta.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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 Troy and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 14.1 mi away

B & D Pizza & Subs

Gettysburg , OH
130 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328, United States
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Pizza restaurant,Italian restaurant
Gettysburg Community Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Gettysburg Community Park

Bradford , OH
8191 New Harrison-Bradford Rd, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Park
Tipp City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Tipp City Hall

Tipp City , OH
260 S Garber Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Lazy R Campground

Bradford , OH
8714 Old US Rte 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.3/5 66 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

107 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

108 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Wapakoneta. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.66 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Wapakoneta

City in Ohio

Population9,682
Coordinates40.5678300, -84.1935600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Wapakoneta (-84.19356, 40.56783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.19
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.60 $19.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.99 $21.97
Premium $4.79 $12.41 $24.81
Diesel $4.30 $11.15 $22.29

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 Wapakoneta. The current time is 00:42:43.

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.