How far is Urbana, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Urbana, OH to Springfield, OH is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbana and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana and Springfield.
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Start on North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Route 68
8.1 mi · 10 min · US Route 68
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Take the exit slight right
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East: River Road
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
115 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1724 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1903 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Urbana Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Urbana Road
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Continue on North Limestone Street
123 m · 7 sec · North Limestone Street
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Continue on State Route 72
1764 ft · 30 sec · State Route 72
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Continue on North Limestone Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Limestone Street
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Continue on North Limestone Street
1830 ft · 41 sec · North Limestone Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
147 m · 16 sec · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
145 m · 23 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Limestone Street
111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana and Springfield.
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.
US Route 68
Continue on US Route 68
8.12 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Urbana and Chance 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 Urbana to Springfield?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Tremont City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Urbana and 10.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Tremont City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tremont City.
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Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).
#1 Urbana
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
| Population | 11,415 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083900, -83.7524300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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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