How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Springfield, OH is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
50.77 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.28 mi
66.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.77 mi
Kilometers
81.7 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Arlington
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
Beavercreek
OH

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

From Upper Arlington
25.5 mi
00h 29m
To Springfield
25.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Ardmore Drive

    835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Flemming Road

    1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shafor Street

    1744 ft · 45 sec · Shafor Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nelbar Street

    1406 ft · 30 sec · Nelbar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Germantown Road

    107 m · 13 sec · Germantown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Verity Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2724 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Road

    1486 ft · 25 sec · Park Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West North Street

    2255 ft · 40 sec · West North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Columbia Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue

    927 ft · 33 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Arlington 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 51%
I 70 East
8.96 mi · 18%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 12%
North Verity Parkway
3.13 mi · 6%
West Columbia Street
1.26 mi · 2%
East 6th Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 675 North

Continue straight

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beavercreek
00h 29m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Arlington and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Arlington to Springfield?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Beavercreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Upper Arlington and 25.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Arlington and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Beavercreek

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 Beavercreek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 9.6 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

77 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.44 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore Drive (-84.376493, 39.516179)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.59 $15.19
Premium $4.79 $8.57 $17.15
Diesel $4.30 $7.70 $15.41

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 Upper Arlington and Springfield. The current time is 02:27:45.

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.