How far is Wapakoneta, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Wapakoneta, OH to Springfield, OH is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.76 mi
01h 13m
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
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.7 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Wapakoneta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wapakoneta
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wapakoneta
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 Wapakoneta
36.7 mi
00h 36m
To Springfield
37 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2724 ft · 54 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Bellefontaine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus

    669 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2724 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Park Road

    1486 ft · 25 sec · Park Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West North Street

    2255 ft · 40 sec · West North Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Columbia Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue

    927 ft · 33 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wapakoneta 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
49.6 mi · 67%
I 70 East
19.7 mi · 27%
West Columbia Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Bellefontaine Street
0.72 mi · 1%
East Pearl Street
0.52 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 36m from Wapakoneta
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta to Springfield?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 Wapakoneta and 37 miles from Springfield.

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 24.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wapakoneta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

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 14.3 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 14.7 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 7.7 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 13.6 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 Wapakoneta and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.66 km).

Wapakoneta

#1 Wapakoneta

City in Ohio

Population9,682
Coordinates40.5678300, -84.1935600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pearl Street (-84.193558, 40.567873)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
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 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.79 $12.45 $24.91
Diesel $4.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 Wapakoneta and Springfield. The current time is 23:04:56.

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.