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Defiance, OH
Late night in Defiance on Saturday
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4:51 AM
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Trip from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
132.9 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Defiance, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Ottawa Avenue, North Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.63 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
66.5 miles from Defiance, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 15; SR 18 / East 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 132.9 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: near the start (SR 15; SR 18 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 51.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 15; SR 18 / East 2nd Street
Turn left onto SR 15; SR 18 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Dayton
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
5
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
110.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
7
110.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
110.2 mi in
|
~2h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 58.4 mi | 1h 2m |
| Ottawa Avenue | 26.4 mi | 39m |
| North Elm Street | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| I 70 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| SR 4 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| North West Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Dixie Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 58.4 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Defiance, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on Auglaize Street
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
Auglaize Street
2
Turn left onto SR 15; SR 18
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto SR 15
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Douglas Street
4
Continue on SR 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 15
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ottawa Avenue
6
Continue on SR 15
25 mi
·
38 min
·
Ottawa Avenue
7
Continue on SR 15; SR 65; SR 109
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Perry Street
8
Turn straight onto SR 15; SR 65; SR 109
14 mi
·
18 min
·
North Elm Street
9
Continue on SR 65
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Perrysburg Road
10
Continue on SR 65
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
11
Continue on SR 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Street
12
Turn left onto SR 65
475 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
13
Turn right onto SR 65
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Elizabeth Street
14
Turn right onto SR 65
275 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Wayne Street
15
Turn left onto SR 65
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North West Street
16
Turn right onto SR 117; SR 309
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Elm Street
17
Turn left onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Metcalf Street
18
Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dixie Highway
19
Turn left onto West Breese Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Breese Road
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
21
Merge onto I 75
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
23
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
24
Merge onto I 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
26
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
28
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West North Street
29
Continue on US 40; SR 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Street
30
Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
31
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
32
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
33
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Defiance, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.4 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Defiance, 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.
+
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 Defiance, OH
This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Defiance, 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 75 for about 58.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Defiance, OH · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Defiance, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.63 one way
$41.25 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.69 | $51.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Springfield, OH
Late night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m 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 Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Ottawa Avenue, North Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Defiance, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 19 significant decision points across 132.9 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: near the start (SR 15; SR 18 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 51.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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