Origin
Springfield, OH
Evening in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OH to Richmond Heights, OH
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
188.5 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
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6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Richmond Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, OH to Richmond Heights, OH covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m 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 $28.19 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
94.2 miles from Springfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 40m drive with frequent turns across 188.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Springfield, OH to Richmond Heights, OH is easy. At 3h 40m 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 Richmond Heights, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main 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.
Longest stretch:
East Columbia Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Richmond Heights, 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
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 37 East
17
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
18
Merge slight left
89 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
19
Keep slight right
25 mi
·
28 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road
522 ft
·
13 sec
·
Brainard Road, Cedar Road
23
Keep slight left to continue on Brainard Road North
476 ft
·
17 sec
·
Brainard Road North
24
Turn left onto Brainard Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brainard Road
25
Continue on Bishop Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bishop Road
26
Turn left onto Highland Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Road
27
Arrive at your destination
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 94.2 miles from Springfield, OH, or about 1h 50m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.2 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond 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 188.5 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.2 mi from Springfield, OH · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.2 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond Heights, OH
The final approach into Richmond 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 Richmond Heights, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.19 one way
$56.39 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| premium | $4.79 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.88 | $83.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.79 | $9.05 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.39 | $12.06 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Richmond Heights, OH
Evening in Richmond Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
94 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
10 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 40m 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 Richmond Heights, OH covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m 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 94.2 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 $28.19 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.
The drive from Springfield, OH to Richmond Heights, OH is easy. At 3h 40m 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 Richmond Heights, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, OH to Richmond Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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