Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.2 miles 639.2 km · straight line
476.6 miles estimated 767 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Springfield, Ohio is 397.2 miles (639.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.6 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients