Columbus, Ohio to Springfield, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.9 miles 904.3 km · straight line
688 miles actual route 1107.3 km · driving distance
13h 5min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Springfield, Massachusetts?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Springfield, Massachusetts is 561.9 miles (904.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Massachusetts is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Springfield, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Springfield, Massachusetts. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Springfield, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 5min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 42min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 1min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Springfield, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Springfield, Massachusetts
42.10°N, 72.59°W
America/New_York
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM