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Trip from Springfield, OH to Mount Vernon, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

88.8 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat of Clark County, Ohio, United States

Springfield, OH

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Downtown Mount Vernon, OH, OH

Mount Vernon, OH

Michaela Schmidt

Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OH to Mount Vernon, OH covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 $13.78 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.

Midpoint

44.4 miles from Springfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m 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 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 88.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. 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 Mount Vernon, OH is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Mount Vernon, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Columbia Street
Lagonda Avenue
North Belmont Avenue
Mitchell Boulevard
Mechanicsburg Road
State Route 4
West Sandusky Street
US 36 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Columbia Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Mount Vernon, 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

8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
17

Continue on Cherry Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
18

Turn left

22 mi · 32 min
19

Turn straight onto Harcourt Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Harcourt Road
20

Continue on West High Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West High Street
21

Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

161 ft · 6 sec · Public Square
22

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.4 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 58m 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 20 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Springfield, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Springfield, OH · 58m into the drive

Downtown Delaware, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, OH

44 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

North Lewisburg, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Vernon, OH

The final approach into Mount Vernon, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.78 one way

$27.56 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $15.30 $30.59
premium $4.91 $17.16 $34.32
diesel $5.61 $19.61 $39.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.77 $3.55
EV Truck/SUV 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 Saturday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Vernon, OH

Late night in Mount Vernon on Saturday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Delaware, OH

44 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

3 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

1h 56m 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 Mount Vernon, OH covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 44.4 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 $13.78 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.

The drive from Springfield, OH to Mount Vernon, OH is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Mount Vernon, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Springfield, OH to Mount Vernon, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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