Origin
Springfield, OH
Evening in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OH to Springdale, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OH
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Springdale, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, OH to Springdale, OH covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 4, East North Street, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on SR 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 66.6 miles, with most of the trip on SR 4 and East North Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.6 miles on SR 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and East North Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in near SR 4.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 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: at 14.3 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
8
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 275: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward I 275: Indianapolis
8
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 4
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Springfield, OH to Springdale, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
14.3 mi in
|
~16m
|
via SR 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 59.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| East North Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Circle Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Limestone Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West National Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OH and Springdale, OH.
1
Start on South Limestone Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Limestone Street
2
Turn left onto US 40; SR 4; SR 41
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East North Street
3
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Road
4
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
11 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto SR 4
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
48 mi
·
57 min
·
SR 4
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16B
Toward I 275: Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 275
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
118 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 4
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Kemper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right
69 ft
·
10 sec
16
Turn left
146 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn left
69 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left onto West Kemper Road
327 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Kemper Road
19
Arrive at destination
West Kemper Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Springfield, OH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Springfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springdale, OH
The final approach into Springdale, 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
$10.34 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Springdale, OH
Evening in Springdale on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 22m 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 Springdale, OH covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, East North Street, Circle Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 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 $10.34 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 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: at 14.3 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Springfield, OH to Springdale, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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