Origin
Springfield, OH
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
107.5 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
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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Bowling Green, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Vernon Avenue, Spring Street, North Limestone Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.68 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
53.8 miles from Springfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 107.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 107.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Vernon Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Avenue | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
| North Limestone Street | — | — |
| State Route 72 | — | — |
| Urbana Road | — | — |
| Route 68 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mount Vernon Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Bowling Green, OH.
1
Start on South Limestone Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Limestone Street
2
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
3
Turn left
512 ft
·
21 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Spring Street
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Continue on North Limestone Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Limestone Street
6
Continue on State Route 72
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Route 72
7
Continue on North Limestone Street
525 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Limestone Street
8
Continue on Urbana Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Urbana Road
9
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
10
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
11
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Merge slight left onto US Route 68
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US Route 68
13
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on US Route 68
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US Route 68
17
Continue on South Detroit Street
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Detroit Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
23 mi
·
36 min
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on South Detroit Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Detroit Street
20
Continue on United States Highway 68
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
United States Highway 68
21
Continue on Main Street
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn slight left
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
23
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Turn left onto Township Road 145
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Township Road 145
25
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
26
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Wooster Street
29
Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Wooster Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Wooster Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Wooster Street
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Wooster Street
33
Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wooster Street
34
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
35
Arrive at your destination
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 53.8 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 1h 17m 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowling Green, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springfield, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 107.5 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 53.8 mi from Springfield, OH · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bowling Green, OH
The final approach into Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green, 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
$16.68 one way
$33.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.78 | $41.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Bowling Green, OH
Morning in Bowling Green on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Northwood, OH
54 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
2h 34m 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 Bowling Green, OH covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Vernon Avenue, Spring Street, North Limestone Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 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 $16.68 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.
The drive from Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, OH to Bowling Green, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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