Origin
Miamisburg, OH
Afternoon in Miamisburg on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miamisburg, 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
48m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miamisburg, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 36.7-mile journey from Miamisburg to Springfield, Ohio, can be completed in about 48 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with an estimated fuel cost of $6. You'll spend most of your time on SR 4 and I-75, with a segment on West Central Avenue. Given its short distance and efficient path, this drive is perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. No overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 80% of this drive. The personality of the road is predominantly that of efficient travel, with long stretches designed for maintaining speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles on SR 4, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, you will navigate segments on SR 4 and I-75, providing a familiar driving environment for those accustomed to interstate travel within Ohio.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 725 / North 1st Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 725 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 725 / North 1st Street
Turn right onto SR 725 / North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
9
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54B
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street,...
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
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.
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5
36.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 23 mi | 27m |
| I 75 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| West Central Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Columbia Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Dixie Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 23 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miamisburg, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
206 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Ferry Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Ferry Street
3
Turn right onto SR 725
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North 1st Street
4
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on South Dixie Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Dixie Avenue
6
Continue on West Central Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on East Dixie Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dixie Drive
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 4
Exit 54B
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto SR 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 4
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
13
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
15
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West North Street
16
Continue on US 40; SR 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Street
17
Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
18
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
East High Street
19
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Miamisburg, OH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Miamisburg, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Springfield, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Springfield on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
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
15 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
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 Miamisburg, OH to Springfield, OH covers 36.7 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, I 75, West Central Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Miamisburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.70 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 725 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Miamisburg, OH to Springfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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