How far is Westerville, OH from Springfield, OH?

The driving distance from Westerville, OH to Springfield, OH is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
61.42 mi
01h 04m
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
61.42 mi
Kilometers
98.84 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Westerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerville
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westerville
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 Westerville
29.2 mi
00h 32m
To Springfield
32.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Westerville and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East College Avenue

    716 ft · 26 sec · East College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North State Street

    85 m · 14 sec · North State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 West

    3219 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Dayton

    1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    30.3 mi · 33 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto US 40

    32 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East National Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerville 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
30.3 mi · 49%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17.6 mi · 29%
East National Road
3.61 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.8 mi · 5%
South Cleveland Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight left onto West Freeway

30.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Jefferson
00h 32m from Westerville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westerville 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 Westerville to Springfield?

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 29.2 miles from Westerville and 32.2 miles from Springfield.

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 12.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

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 10.8 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 14.5 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 10.1 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 Westerville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 48.59 mi (78.2 km).

Westerville

#1 Westerville

City in Ohio

Population32,567
Coordinates40.1261700, -82.9290700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East College Avenue (-82.929087, 40.126246)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.04 $16.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.21 $18.41
Premium $4.79 $10.39 $20.79
Diesel $4.30 $9.34 $18.68

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 Westerville and Springfield. The current time is 22:06:06.

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.