Origin
Park Layne, OH
Night in Park Layne on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Layne, OH to Springfield, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.6 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Layne, OH
Jan Wright
Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Layne, OH to Springfield, OH covers 15.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 4, I 70, Spangler Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on SR 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Park Layne, OH to Springfield, OH covers 15.6 miles and takes about 24m, 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 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 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 around 0.1 miles in near Frayne Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.6 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: at 0.1 miles (Frayne Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Lower Valley Pike): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Frayne Drive
Turn left onto Frayne Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Lower Valley Pike
At end of road, turn left onto Lower Valley Pike
Navigation decision point
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 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 right lane.
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m 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 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Spangler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Columbia Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Gerlaugh Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Weinland 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 Park Layne, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on West Carpenter Drive
334 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Carpenter Drive
2
Turn left onto Frayne Drive
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Frayne Drive
3
Turn right onto Weinland Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Weinland Street
4
Turn right onto Lemay Street
306 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lemay Street
5
Turn left onto Gerlaugh Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Gerlaugh Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Lower Valley Pike
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lower Valley Pike
7
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
8
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
403 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sycamore Street
9
Continue on CR 335
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Spangler Road
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; SR 4
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
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
Night in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
10:02 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 Park Layne, OH to Springfield, OH covers 15.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, I 70, Spangler Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Park Layne, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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 15.6 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: at 0.1 miles (Frayne Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Lower Valley Pike): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Park Layne, 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.
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