Origin
Springdale, OH
Late night in Springdale on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, OH to Symmes, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, OH
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Symmes, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, OH to Symmes, OH covers 12.7 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Circle Freeway, Loveland Madeira Road, Springfield Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Circle Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 12.7 miles, with most of the trip on Circle Freeway and Loveland Madeira Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on Circle Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Circle Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Circle Freeway and Loveland Madeira Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 4 / Springfield Pike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Turn left onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Loveland, Indian Hill
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 52
Toward Loveland, Indian Hill
4
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Loveland Madeira Road
Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springdale, OH and Symmes, OH, road signs point toward Loveland and Indian Hill.
Loveland
11.6 mi in
|
~14m
Indian Hill
11.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Loveland Madeira Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hopewell Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Kemper Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, OH and Symmes, OH.
1
Start on West Kemper Road
17 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Kemper Road
2
Turn left onto SR 4
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
4
Merge onto I 275
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 52
Toward Loveland, Indian Hill
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Loveland Madeira Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
237 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hopewell Road
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Hopewell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Symmes, OH
Late night in Symmes on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
18 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
16m 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 Springdale, OH to Symmes, OH covers 12.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Circle Freeway, Loveland Madeira Road, Springfield Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Springdale, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Springdale, OH and Symmes, OH, road signs point toward Loveland and Indian Hill.
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