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Trip from Springfield, OH to Middleburg Heights, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

164.7 mi

265 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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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city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Middleburg Heights, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OH to Middleburg Heights, OH covers 164.7 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 103 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.56 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

82.4 miles from Springfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 164.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 164.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Delaware Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 103 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 22 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 103 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 9 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 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 164.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 9 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

5
60.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
163.9 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 42: Pearl Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 234 Toward US 42: Pearl Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 103 mi 1h 50m
Delaware Avenue 14.4 mi 16m
SR 4 9.6 mi 10m
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
US 36 4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 103 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Middleburg 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 93 Toward US 36 East: Delaware Use 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 left at fork onto I 71

14 mi · 14 min · I 71
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 234 Toward US 42: Pearl Road Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn right onto US 42

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pearl Road
22

Arrive at destination

US 42

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 82.4 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103 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 82.4 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 Middleburg 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 164.7 miles and 3h 7m.

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 103 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.4 mi from Springfield, OH · 1h 38m into the drive

ceremonial and non-metropolitan but non-administrative county of England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berkshire, OH

82 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

Plain City, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berkshire, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middleburg Heights, OH

The final approach into Middleburg 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 Middleburg Heights, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Top Restaurant

Charlo's Provisions & Eatery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19375051066

Visit website

Los Mariachis

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Ohio

1.4 mi

Culver’s

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Marysville, Ohio

1.8 mi

Charlo's Provisions & Eatery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19375051066

Visit website

Los Mariachis

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19373242066

Visit website

Culver’s

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.3

Marysville, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19375539279

Visit website

Tres Potrillos Mexican Restaurant Marysville

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.3

Marysville, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19377387253

Visit website

El Toro Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19373257898

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19373234566

Visit website

Five Guys

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19373995000

Visit website

ROSE GOUTE CREOLE RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+19375053537

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 164.7

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

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

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 153.4
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free
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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.56 one way

$51.12 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $28.37 $56.74
premium $4.91 $31.83 $63.66
diesel $5.61 $36.36 $72.73

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: 57.6 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 49.4 0 $17.29 $7.91
Efficient EV 41.2 0 $14.41 $6.59
EV Truck/SUV 65.9 0 $23.06 $10.54

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

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middleburg Heights, OH

Evening in Middleburg Heights on Thursday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Berkshire, OH

82 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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 7m 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 Middleburg Heights, OH covers 164.7 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 82.4 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 $25.56 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 164.7 miles you will encounter 9 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.
The route from Springfield, OH to Middleburg Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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