The drive from Alliance, OH to Springfield, OH covers 184.3 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, US 30, US 36 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.1 miles from Alliance, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 184.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 184.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.7 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 184.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road N...
6
16.2 mi into trip|~24m in|SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Turn left onto SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
54.5 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 30 / West Lincoln Way
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 / West Lincoln Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
76.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 176
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
123 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 131
Toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alliance, OH and Springfield, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast and Delaware.
30Th Street Northeast
15.9 mi in|~23m
Martindale Road Northeast
15.9 mi in|~23m
Delaware
123 mi in|~2h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
45.7 mi
48m
US 30
35 mi
42m
US 36
34.9 mi
42m
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi
27m
Marysville Road
14.3 mi
16m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12.8 mi
16m
State Route 37 East
5.8 mi
7m
East William Street
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 45.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on West Summit Street
23 ft·6 sec·West Summit Street
2
Turn left onto SR 183
0.6 mi·1 min·South Union Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 41
1.0 mi·2 min·West Ely Street
4
Continue on CR 41
0.8 mi·1 min·Beeson Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
6
Merge onto US 62T
12 mi·15 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·48 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
8
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road NortheastUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on CR 208
0.1 mi·23 sec·30th Street Northeast
11
Turn left onto SR 43
1.2 mi·2 min·Market Avenue North
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto SR 43
1.2 mi·1 min·Walnut Avenue Northeast
13
Continue on SR 43
0.1 mi·11 sec·Walnut Avenue Southeast
14
Turn slight left onto SR 43
0.6 mi·51 sec·Cherry Avenue Southeast
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 30 West: Massillon
16
Merge onto US 30
35 mi·42 min·US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
22 mi·27 min·West Lincoln Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Exit 176Toward I 71 South: Columbus
19
Merge onto I 71
46 mi·48 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 131Toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, DelawareUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 36; SR 37
5.8 mi·7 min·State Route 37 East
22
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi·1 min·Sunbury Road
23
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
2.4 mi·2 min·East William Street
24
Continue on US 36
14 mi·16 min·Marysville Road
25
Take the exit onto US 36
3.3 mi·4 min·US 36
26
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 4
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4
31 mi·38 min·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
28
Turn straight onto SR 4
0.1 mi·14 sec·Mitchell Boulevard
29
Turn left onto SR 4
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Belmont Avenue
30
Turn right onto SR 4
1.0 mi·1 min·Lagonda Avenue
31
Turn right onto SR 4
0.4 mi·34 sec·Warder Street
32
Continue on US 40; SR 4; SR 41
0.5 mi·59 sec·East North Street
33
Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·North Fountain Avenue
34
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft·22 sec·East High Street
35
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft·7 sec·South Limestone Street
36
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from Alliance, OH, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alliance, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alliance, OH
This is one driving day of about 184.3 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Alliance, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.1 mi from Alliance, OH
· 1h 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Alliance, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, OH
The final approach into Springfield, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Springfield, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 184.3
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 184.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.60 one way
$57.21 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$31.74
$63.49
premium
$4.91
$35.62
$71.24
diesel
$5.61
$40.69
$81.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.3
0
$19.35
$8.85
Efficient EV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
EV Truck/SUV
73.7
0
$25.80
$11.80
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Alliance, OH
Night
in Alliance on Thursday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, OH
Night
in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
92 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alliance, OH to Springfield, OH covers 184.3 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, US 30, US 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.1 miles from Alliance, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 184.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Alliance, OH and Springfield, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast and Delaware.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
