The drive from Powell, OH to Springfield, OH covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 16, West Freeway, SR 161 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.8 miles on SR 16.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.91 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.2 miles from Powell, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 128.3 miles, with most of the trip on SR 16 and West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.8 miles on SR 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 16 and West Freeway. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 69.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 128.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 69.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.3 miles (US 62 / Johnstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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69.1 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
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69.3 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 62 / Johnstown Road
Turn left onto US 62 / Johnstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 62 / Granville Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / Granville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|I 670
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
121.3 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Powell, OH to Springfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown along the way.
Johnstown
69.1 mi in|~1h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 16
47.8 mi
55m
West Freeway
33.3 mi
36m
SR 161
10.5 mi
11m
US 36
9.3 mi
11m
Granville Street
7.3 mi
9m
I 670
4.5 mi
5m
East National Road
3.6 mi
5m
East Main Street
3.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
SR 16
— 47.8 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on Township Road 172
428 ft·26 sec·Township Road 172
2
Turn sharp left onto County Road 93
1.4 mi·5 min·County Road 93
3
Turn right onto US 36
9.3 mi·11 min·US 36
4
Continue on SR 16; SR 83
48 mi·55 min·SR 16; SR 83
5
Continue on SR 161
11 mi·11 min·SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 46Toward US 62: New Albany, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 62
0.4 mi·39 sec·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·51 sec·East Main Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
103 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
10
Continue on Johnstown Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
11
Enter roundabout onto US 62
116 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
12
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 62
136 ft·1 sec·East Johnstown Road
14
Continue on US 62
2.8 mi·6 min·East Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 62
0.6 mi·1 min·Mill Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
7.3 mi·9 min·Granville Street
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi·5 min·I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 70
33 mi·36 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 62Toward US 40: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight left
104 ft·2 sec
Toward US 40
21
Turn right onto US 40
3.6 mi·5 min·East National Road
22
Continue on US 40
1.7 mi·2 min·East Main Street
23
Turn left
220 ft·10 sec
24
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
25
Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
462 ft·19 sec·South Fountain Avenue
26
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft·22 sec·East High Street
27
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft·7 sec·South Limestone Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Limestone Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from Powell, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 miles.
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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
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 Powell, 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 Powell, OH
This is one driving day of about 128.3 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Powell, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 16 for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from Powell, OH
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Powell, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 128.3
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 128.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.91 one way
$39.82 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$22.10
$44.20
premium
$4.91
$24.80
$49.59
diesel
$5.61
$28.33
$56.65
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: 44.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.5
0
$13.47
$6.16
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
EV Truck/SUV
51.3
0
$17.96
$8.21
Gas CO2
45 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Powell, OH
Morning
in Powell on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, OH
Morning
in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
New Albany, OH
64 mi in
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
3 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
2h 39m 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 Powell, OH to Springfield, OH covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 16, West Freeway, SR 161. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 miles from Powell, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.91 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 69.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.3 miles (US 62 / Johnstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Powell, OH to Springfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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.
