Origin
Richmond Heights, OH
Evening in Richmond Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
196.6 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Heights, OH
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Springfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH covers 196.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richmond Road, Cedar Road, I 271 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.40 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
98.3 miles from Richmond Heights, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 196.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond 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 Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 271 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 37 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunbury Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East William Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Richmond Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Heights, OH and Springfield, OH.
1
Start on Highland Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Road
2
Turn right onto Richmond Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Richmond Road
3
Turn left onto Cedar Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 271 South: Columbus
5
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
7
Keep slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
8
Merge slight left
89 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
10
Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 37 East
11
Continue on Sunbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
12
Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
13
Continue on Marysville Road
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Marysville Road
14
Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31 mi
·
38 min
·
US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
17
Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Mitchell Boulevard
18
Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Belmont Avenue
19
Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagonda Avenue
20
Turn right onto Warder Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Warder Street
21
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
22
Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Fountain Avenue
23
Turn left onto East High Street
476 ft
·
23 sec
·
East High Street
24
Turn left onto South Limestone Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Limestone Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.3 miles from Richmond Heights, OH, or about 1h 35m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.3 miles or 1h 35m 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 35m
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 Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights, OH
This is one driving day of about 196.6 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond Heights, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.3 mi from Richmond Heights, OH · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.3 miles from Richmond Heights, 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
$29.40 one way
$58.81 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $32.83 | $65.67 |
| premium | $4.79 | $37.08 | $74.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.44 |
| Efficient EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.20 | $7.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.52 | $12.58 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Springfield, OH
Evening in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
98 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
10 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
3h 10m 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 Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH covers 196.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond Road, Cedar Road, I 271 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.3 miles from Richmond Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond Heights, OH to Springfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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