Ann Arbor to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

162.6 miles 261.7 km · straight line
203.3 miles estimated 327.1 km · driving distance
4h 5min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Springfield, Ohio is 162.6 miles (261.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located S of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 203.3 miles, taking about 4h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Springfield, Ohio. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 5min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 54min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 53min $24–$71* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 153.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients