Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, OH
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Mansfield, OH
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Bethlehem, OH to Mansfield, OH is 17.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 30, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest and within Ohio, making it a simple transition between two points. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick local excursion or as a segment of a larger Midwest road trip. You'll find the journey straightforward, with minimal time commitment required.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Brannon Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| SR 61 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Springmill Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Route 61 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Mulberry Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, OH and Mansfield, OH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto SR 61
Continue on SR 61
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 61
Continue on SR 61
Turn straight onto SR 61
Continue on SR 61
Turn left onto SR 181
Continue on Lincoln Highway
Continue on West 4th Street
Turn left
Merge onto US 30
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 39
Turn slight right onto SR 39
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 61 / State Route 61
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 61 / State Route 61
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 181 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Morning in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 46% of the travel occurring on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on US 30, which also serves as the Lincoln Highway for a portion of this trip. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially slower sections as you navigate local roads like Brannon Road. The road's character shifts subtly, transitioning from more open highway to potentially more built-up or residential areas as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 61 / State Route 61.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 61 / State Route 61): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 61 / State Route 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles (SR 181 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethlehem, OH to Mansfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Shelby along the way.
Shelby
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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