Origin
Lemon, OH
Morning in Lemon on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
52m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH covers 49.3 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cincinnati-Dayton Road, South Dixie Highway, I 75 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.65 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.6 miles from Lemon, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cincinnati-Dayton Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH is easy. At 52m 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 Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati-Dayton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 675 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemon, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on Lefferson Road
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lefferson Road
2
Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
3
Continue on South Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
4
Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Highway
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
5
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Dayton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Dayton
7
Merge slight left
9.6 mi
·
11 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 675 North: Columbus
9
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
10
Keep slight left
9.0 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
12
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
13
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
6 min
14
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on Park Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
16
Continue on West North Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West North Street
17
Continue on West Columbia Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Street
18
Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
19
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
23 sec
·
East High Street
20
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
21
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 24.6 miles from Lemon, OH, or about 26m 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 49.3 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.6 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
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 Lemon, 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 Lemon, OH
This is one driving day of about 49.3 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lemon, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Lemon, OH · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Lemon, 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
$7.65 one way
$15.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
8 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
52m 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 Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH covers 49.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cincinnati-Dayton Road, South Dixie Highway, I 75 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Lemon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.65 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 Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH is easy. At 52m 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 Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lemon, OH to Springfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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