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Trip from Anderson, OH to Mansfield, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

115.7 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Anderson, OH, OH

Anderson, OH

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Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mansfield, OH

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Trip Overview

This 115.7-mile drive from Anderson, OH to Mansfield, OH is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using Veterans Parkway, Pleasant Valley Road, and Moundsville Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, making it an economical option. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, offering a simple way to connect two points within the Midwest region of Ohio. It's a practical choice for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.9 miles from Anderson, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Parkway — —
Pleasant Valley Road — —
Moundsville Road — —
US 23 North — —
South High Street — —
I 270 — —
I 270 West — —
Jack Nicklaus Freeway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Veterans Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, OH and Mansfield, OH.

1

Start on Anderson Station Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Anderson Station Road
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway

1.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
3

Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
4

Turn left onto Moundsville Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Moundsville Road
5

Turn left

2.1 mi · 3 min
6

Turn straight

2.4 mi · 3 min
7

Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Columbus

0.2 mi · 36 sec · US 23 North: Columbus
8

Continue straight

29 mi · 38 min
9

Continue on South High Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 270 West
12

Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 71 North: Columbus
15

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
17

Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71 North: Cleveland
19

Keep slight left

60 mi · 1 hr 5 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville

0.4 mi · 56 sec · SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
21

Turn left

4.8 mi · 7 min
22

Turn right onto East 1st Street

417 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
23

Turn left onto South Diamond Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Diamond Street
24

Turn left onto Park Avenue East

381 ft · 22 sec · Park Avenue East
25

Turn left onto South Main Street

59 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 2-hour, 4-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, but an early start can help you avoid any potential local traffic. Since there are no designated stops or particularly long stretches, you can easily manage your breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent turns. With a fuel cost estimate of just $17, you won't need to worry too much about refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to local speed limits as you transition between different road segments.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Anderson, OH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.9 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anderson, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anderson, OH

This is one driving day of about 115.7 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Anderson, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Columbus, OH to Mansfield, OH

66.4 mi · 1h 20m

Pacing Suggestions

South Bloomfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Anderson, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.6

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Portia's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.9 mi

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.6

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Portia's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16149283252

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

Olive & Lime Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 57.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16148263020

Visit website

Star Kitchen Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16145250573

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

African Paradise Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 57.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16144762163

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.1

Westerville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.3

Grove City, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16149910911

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 66.1

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 57.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.96 one way

$35.91 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $19.93 $39.86
premium $4.91 $22.36 $44.72
diesel $5.61 $25.55 $51.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.15 $5.55
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.12 $4.63
EV Truck/SUV 46.3 0 $16.20 $7.40

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anderson, OH

Late night in Anderson on Sunday

Local time

12:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield, OH

Late night in Mansfield on Sunday

Local time

12:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, indicated by a 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by its frequent changes in direction as you traverse local roads like Veterans Parkway, Pleasant Valley Road, and Moundsville Road. With no long, uninterrupted stretches, you'll be actively engaged with the driving process throughout the entire 115.7 miles. This type of profile means you'll likely experience varied road conditions and perhaps encounter more local traffic as you make your way through different communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Veterans Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Anderson, OH to Mansfield, OH is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson, OH to Mansfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 115.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson, OH to Mansfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mansfield, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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