Origin
Defiance, OH
Late night in Defiance on Saturday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
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 20m
Distance
131.8 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
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 131.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Street, Douglas Street, Ottawa Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.45 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.
Midpoint
65.9 miles from Defiance, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 131.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 131.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| Douglas Street | — | — |
| Ottawa Avenue | — | — |
| North Perry Street | — | — |
| North Elm Street | — | — |
| North Perrysburg Road | — | — |
| Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road | — | — |
| North West Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Defiance, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on Auglaize Street
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
Auglaize Street
2
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto Douglas Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Douglas Street
4
Continue on Ottawa Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
6
Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
25 mi
·
38 min
·
Ottawa Avenue
7
Continue on North Perry Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Perry Street
8
Turn straight onto North Elm Street
14 mi
·
18 min
·
North Elm Street
9
Continue on North Perrysburg Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Perrysburg Road
10
Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
11
Continue on North West Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Street
12
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Elizabeth Street
14
Turn right onto West Wayne Street
276 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Wayne Street
15
Turn left onto North West Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North West Street
16
Turn right onto West Elm Street
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
·
36 sec
·
West Breese Road
20
Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 75 South: Dayton
21
Merge slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70 East: Columbus
24
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
25
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
6 min
26
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on Park Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
28
Continue on West North Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West North Street
29
Continue on West Columbia Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Street
30
Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
31
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
23 sec
·
East High Street
32
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Defiance, OH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.9 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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.
+
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 131.8 miles and 2h 20m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.9 mi from Defiance, OH · 1h 10m 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 65.9 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
$20.45 one way
$40.91 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.47 | $50.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.84 | $6.33 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.44 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
3:12 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 20m 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 131.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Street, Douglas Street, Ottawa Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.9 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 $20.45 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.
The drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Defiance, OH to Springfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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