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Trip from Springfield, OH to Anderson, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

67.1 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Clark County, Ohio, United States

Springfield, OH

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Downtown Anderson, OH, OH

Anderson, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OH to Anderson, OH covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35, Main Street, Springfield Jamestown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 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.

Midpoint

33.5 miles from Springfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 67.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.6 miles on US 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

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 1h 32m drive. You will face about 12 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Fountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East High Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Fountain Avenue

Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East High Street

Turn left onto East High Street

Navigation decision point

5
26.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 35

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
5
62.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward County Road 550, Pleasant Valley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward County Road 550, Pleasant Valley

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Springfield, OH and Anderson, OH, road signs point toward County Road 550 and Pleasant Valley.

County Road 550

62.7 mi in | ~1h 21m

Pleasant Valley

62.7 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 42.6 mi 45m
Main Street 10.9 mi 19m
Springfield Jamestown Road 5.1 mi 8m
South Limestone Street 3.5 mi 6m
Veterans Parkway 1.5 mi 3m
Pleasant Valley Road 1.4 mi 3m
Anderson Station Road 1 mi 2m
East Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 42.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Anderson, OH.

1

Start on South Limestone Street

100 ft · 9 sec · South Limestone Street
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

479 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue

462 ft · 19 sec · South Fountain Avenue
4

Turn left onto East High Street

476 ft · 19 sec · East High Street
5

Turn right onto South Limestone Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Limestone Street
6

Continue on SR 72

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Limestone Street
7

Continue on SR 72

5.1 mi · 8 min · Springfield Jamestown Road
8

Continue on SR 72

11 mi · 19 min · Main Street
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
10

Merge onto US 35

6.3 mi · 6 min · US 35
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

36 mi · 38 min · US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward County Road 550, Pleasant Valley
13

Turn right

0.1 mi · 19 sec
14

Turn left onto C-550

277 ft · 7 sec · County Road 550
15

Continue on C-550

1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road
16

Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

1.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
17

Turn right onto C-114

1.0 mi · 2 min · Anderson Station Road
18

Arrive at destination

C-114

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 15 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.5 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 67.1 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Springfield, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 42.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.5 mi from Springfield, OH · 50m into the drive

town in Ohio, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, OH

34 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

Enon, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anderson, OH

The final approach into Anderson, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 67.1
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 13.9
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 9.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.41 one way

$20.83 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $11.56 $23.12
premium $4.91 $12.97 $25.94
diesel $5.61 $14.81 $29.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.1 0 $7.05 $3.22
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68
EV Truck/SUV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Springfield, OH

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

5:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anderson, OH

Evening in Anderson on Thursday

Local time

5:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Jamestown, OH

34 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

1 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

1h 32m 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 Springfield, OH to Anderson, OH covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, Main Street, Springfield Jamestown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Springfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.41 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 1h 32m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Fountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East High Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Springfield, OH and Anderson, OH, road signs point toward County Road 550 and Pleasant Valley.

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