Origin
Fairborn, OH
Morning in Fairborn on Friday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairborn, OH to Springfield, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairborn, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 15.3-mile drive from Fairborn, OH to Springfield, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 20 minutes to complete. The route is primarily on local roads with some interstate travel, making it a mixed drive experience. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no planned stops and the longest stretch is under 7 miles, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience. Both locations are situated within the Midwest region, offering a familiar feel throughout your journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 58% of it on highways. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on SR 4. This road profile suggests a mix of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more stop-and-go conditions on local streets like North Broad Street. The transition between these road types is what defines the character of this drive, offering a dynamic journey rather than a monotonous one.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Pleasant Street
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Limestone Street
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| I 70 | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Columbia Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 675 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 6.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on Tacoma Lane
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tacoma Lane
2
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
185 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
422 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 444
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
6
Continue on C-148
521 ft
·
10 sec
·
Springfield Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto I 675
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 675
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
10
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70; SR 4
11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
12
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
14
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West North Street
15
Continue on US 40; SR 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Street
16
Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
17
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
18
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
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 Fairborn, OH to Springfield, OH covers 15.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, I 70, North Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Fairborn, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fairborn, OH to Springfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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