Origin
Springfield, OH
Afternoon in Springfield on Monday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OH to Boardman, OH
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
214.5 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
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6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OH
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Boardman, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, OH to Boardman, OH covers 214.5 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Columbia Street, Lagonda Avenue, North Belmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.3 miles from Springfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 214.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Columbia Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, OH to Boardman, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Columbia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lagonda Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Belmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mitchell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mechanicsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sandusky Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Columbia Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Boardman, OH.
1
Start on South Limestone Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Limestone Street
2
Turn right onto East Columbia Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Columbia Street
3
Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagonda Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Belmont Avenue
5
Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mitchell Boulevard
6
Continue on Lagonda Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lagonda Avenue
7
Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Mechanicsburg Road
8
Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 4
9
Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Sandusky Street
10
Turn slight left
9.6 mi
·
10 min
11
Keep slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 36 East: Delaware
13
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Avenue
14
Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West William Street
15
Continue on Sunbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
16
Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 37 East
17
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
18
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, US 224 East: Akron
21
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
22
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Akron
24
Keep slight left
39 mi
·
43 min
25
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 11 South: Canfield
27
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 224: Canfield, Poland
29
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
30
Continue on Boardman Canfield Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Boardman Canfield Road
31
Turn right onto Market Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Market Street
32
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 107.3 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 2h 5m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boardman, 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.
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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 Springfield, OH
This is one driving day of about 214.5 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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 107.3 mi from Springfield, OH · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.3 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boardman, OH
The final approach into Boardman, 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 Boardman, 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
$32.08 one way
$64.16 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $35.82 | $71.65 |
| premium | $4.79 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.65 | $95.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.52 | $10.30 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.03 | $13.73 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Boardman, OH
Afternoon in Boardman on Monday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
107 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
4 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Boardman, OH covers 214.5 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Columbia Street, Lagonda Avenue, North Belmont Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.3 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 $32.08 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, OH to Boardman, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, OH to Boardman, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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