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Springfield, Ohio

Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in southwestern Ohio along the Mad River, Buck Creek, and Beaver Creek, about 45 miles (72 km) west of Columbus and 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Dayton.

Type CityPopulation 58,662Metro Area Population 136,001

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH).

History

Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in southwestern Ohio along the Mad River, Buck Creek, and Beaver Creek, about 45 miles (72 km) west of Columbus and 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Dayton. The city had a total population of 58,662 at the 2020 census, while the Springfield metropolitan area had 136,001 residents.

Airports

Dayton International Airport (DAY) 22 mi to the centre
3600 Terminal Dr, Dayton, OH 45377 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 9 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 16 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Charlotte… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Columbus (66 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 16 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) 6.2 mi to the centre
Springfield, OH, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hickerson Airport 5.2 mi to the centre
Springfield, OH, US
Outdoor
Victory Field 5.4 mi to the centre
Bethel Township, OH, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Springfield, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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