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Trip from Springfield, OH to Etna, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

134.5 mi

216 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m

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 Etna, OH, OH

Etna, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OH to Etna, OH covers 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35, Front Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.5 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.87 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

67.2 miles from Springfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Springfield, OH to Etna, OH covers 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 78.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 134.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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 14 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
7
98.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati

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 Etna, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Oak Hill.

Cincinnati

98.6 mi in | ~2h 3m

Oak Hill

99.4 mi in | ~2h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 78.5 mi 1h 27m
Front Street 23.6 mi 38m
East Main Street 11.1 mi 16m
Main Street 10.9 mi 19m
Springfield Jamestown Road 5.1 mi 8m
South Limestone Street 3.5 mi 6m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Etna-Waterloo Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 78.5 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Etna, 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

45 mi · 48 min · US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

27 mi · 32 min · US 35
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec
15

Merge onto SR 32; SR 124

0.4 mi · 31 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
17

Turn left onto SR 93

11 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
18

Continue on SR 93

24 mi · 38 min · Front Street
19

Turn left onto CR 4

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
20

Arrive at destination

CR 4

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 67.2 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.5 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 30 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Etna, 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 134.5 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 US 35 for about 78.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.2 mi from Springfield, OH · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaver, OH

67 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

Jamestown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaver, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Etna, OH

The final approach into Etna, 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 Etna, OH.

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.

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
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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 64.9
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

$20.87 one way

$41.75 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $23.17 $46.33
premium $4.91 $25.99 $51.99
diesel $5.61 $29.70 $59.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.12 $6.46
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38
EV Truck/SUV 53.8 0 $18.83 $8.61

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springfield, OH

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Etna, OH

Evening in Etna on Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beaver, OH

67 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 1m 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 Etna, OH covers 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, Front Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.2 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 $20.87 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 134.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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 Etna, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Oak Hill.

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