Springfield, Ohio to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.2 miles 592.5 km · straight line
440.7 miles actual route 709.3 km · driving distance
8h 43min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Ohio from Washington DC?

The distance from Springfield, Ohio to Washington DC is 368.2 miles (592.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Springfield, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.7 miles, taking about 8h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Ohio in Ohio and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. 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 Springfield, Ohio and Washington DC. 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 Springfield, Ohio to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 43min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 28min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 17min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Ohio & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM