Mount Vernon, Ohio to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77.1 miles 124 km · straight line
96.3 miles estimated 155 km · driving distance
1h 56min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Mount Vernon, Ohio from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Mount Vernon, Ohio to Springfield, Ohio is 77.1 miles (124 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located WSW of Mount Vernon, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.3 miles, taking about 1h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. 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 Mount Vernon, Ohio 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 Mount Vernon, Ohio to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 56min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 19min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 50min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Vernon, Ohio & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Mount Vernon, Ohio
40.39°N, 82.49°W
America/New_York
305m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 323.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients