The drive from Springfield, OH to Broadview Heights, OH covers 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Delaware Avenue, SR 4 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.5 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.62 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
82.6 miles from Springfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 165.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 165.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Delaware Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.5 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Delaware Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
36.7 mi into trip|~45m in|US 36
Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 East: Delaware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 36 East: Delaware
5
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
153.7 mi into trip|~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
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 3
Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton
6
162.5 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|SR 82 / Royalton Road
Turn right onto SR 82 / Royalton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Springfield, OH to Broadview Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
153.7 mi in|~2h 55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
89.5 mi
1h 35m
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi
16m
SR 4
9.6 mi
10m
Ridge Road
8.6 mi
13m
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi
9m
State Route 4
6.9 mi
7m
West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi
7m
State Route 37 East
5.9 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 89.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Broadview Heights, OH.
1
Start on South Limestone Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Limestone Street
2
Turn right onto US 40; SR 4; SR 41
0.7 mi·1 min·East Columbia Street
3
Continue on SR 4
1.2 mi·1 min·Lagonda Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 4
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Belmont Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 4
0.1 mi·9 sec·Mitchell Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi·57 sec·Lagonda Avenue
7
Continue on SR 4
7.6 mi·9 min·Mechanicsburg Road
8
Continue on SR 4
6.9 mi·7 min·State Route 4
9
Continue on SR 4
5.9 mi·7 min·West Sandusky Street
10
Turn slight left onto SR 4
9.6 mi·10 min·SR 4
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 4
3.7 mi·4 min·US 36; SR 4
12
Take the exit onto US 36
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 36
Exit 93Toward US 36 East: DelawareUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 36
14 mi·16 min·Delaware Avenue
14
Continue on US 36
2.4 mi·2 min·West William Street
15
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.9 mi·1 min·Sunbury Road
16
Continue on US 36; SR 37
5.9 mi·8 min·State Route 37 East
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
18
Merge onto I 71
89 mi·1 hr 35 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
3.3 mi·3 min·I 271
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 3Toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North RoyaltonUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto SR 94
8.6 mi·13 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto SR 82
2.6 mi·3 min·Royalton Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Arrive at destination
SR 82
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 82.6 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 36 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.6 miles or 1h 38m 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 Broadview Heights, 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 165.1 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 89.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.6 mi from Springfield, OH
· 1h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 82.6 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.5 miles.
Arriving in Broadview Heights, OH
The final approach into Broadview Heights, 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 Broadview Heights, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 165.1
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.62 one way
$51.25 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$28.44
$56.88
premium
$4.91
$31.91
$63.82
diesel
$5.61
$36.45
$72.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.5
0
$17.34
$7.92
Efficient EV
41.3
0
$14.45
$6.60
EV Truck/SUV
66
0
$23.11
$10.57
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Springfield, OH
Late night
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broadview Heights, OH
Late night
in Broadview Heights on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Berkshire, OH
83 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
2 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 13m 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 Broadview Heights, OH covers 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Delaware Avenue, SR 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.6 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 $25.62 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (SR 4 / Mitchell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Springfield, OH to Broadview Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
