Buffalo, New York to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.3 miles 526.7 km · straight line
392.7 miles estimated 632 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Springfield, Ohio is 327.3 miles (526.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located SW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.7 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients