Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
166.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Springfield, OH to New Franklin, OH covers 166.4 miles and takes about 3h 17m 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 $24.27 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
83.2 miles from Springfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 166.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Columbia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lagonda Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Belmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mitchell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mechanicsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sandusky Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and New Franklin, OH.
Start on South Limestone Street
Turn right onto East Columbia Street
Continue on Lagonda Avenue
Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard
Continue on Lagonda Avenue
Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
Continue on State Route 4
Continue on West Sandusky Street
Turn slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
Continue on West William Street
Continue on Sunbury Road
Continue on State Route 37 East
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.2 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Franklin, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 166.4 miles and 3h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.2 mi from Springfield, OH · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 83.2 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New Franklin, 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 New Franklin, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.27 one way
$48.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| premium | $4.79 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $28.20 | $56.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.56 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.30 | $10.65 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in New Franklin on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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