How far is Springfield, OH from Westerville, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Westerville, OH is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
59.74 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.59 mi
78.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.59 mi
Kilometers
78.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.74 mi
Kilometers
96.15 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Westerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
West Jefferson
OH

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Springfield
29.8 mi
00h 37m
To Westerville
30 mi
00h 37m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: Westerville

    2220 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    716 ft · 24 sec · East College Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
34.1 mi · 57%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 17%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.67 mi · 9%
South State Street
1.68 mi · 3%
I 270 North
0.58 mi · 1%
SR 3
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Jefferson
00h 37m from Springfield
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Westerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Springfield and 30 miles from Westerville.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Westerville.

Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson

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 West Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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
Columbus Mayor's Office
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Columbus Mayor's Office

Columbus , OH
90 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Rating 1.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.

BUS

Columbus, OH

23 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Westerville. Straight-line distance: 48.59 mi (78.2 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

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

#2 Westerville

City in Ohio

Population32,567
Coordinates40.1261700, -82.9290700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Westerville (-82.92907, 40.12617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.95 $17.90
Premium $4.79 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $4.30 $9.08 $18.16

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 Westerville. The current time is 00:07:43.

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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.