How far is Struthers, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Struthers, OH to Springfield, OH is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
224 mi
03h 32m
Flight
185.38 mi
298.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.38 mi
Kilometers
298.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224 mi
Kilometers
360.5 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Struthers
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Struthers
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Struthers
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Struthers
107.4 mi
01h 46m
To Springfield
116.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    2191 ft · 2 min · Spring Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Youngstown Poland Road

    2881 ft · 1 min · Youngstown Poland Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Midlothian Boulevard

    2956 ft · 1 min · East Midlothian Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Boardman Parkway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Boardman Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Shore Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Shore Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    78 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 35%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 22%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 14%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 8%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

78 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 46m from Struthers
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Struthers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Struthers and 116.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.27 one way or $58.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Struthers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Struthers and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 185.38 mi (298.34 km).

Struthers

#1 Struthers

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

Population10,039
Coordinates41.0525600, -80.6078500
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-80.607849, 41.052682)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.92 L · about $29.27
Round trip
$58.54
15.8 gal · 59.84 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.27 $58.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.51 $67.02
Premium $4.79 $37.84 $75.68
Diesel $4.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Struthers and Springfield. The current time is 08:20:05.

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.