Origin
Brimfield, OH
Morning in Brimfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brimfield, OH to Mansfield, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brimfield, OH
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Mansfield, OH
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Trip Overview
Brimfield to Mansfield is 72.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via I-71 and I-76, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Ohio, moving through the Midwest region. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip that's easy to complete in a single day. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstate roads, making for a predictable and efficient transit between these two Ohio cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 31.7 mi | 33m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| I 76 | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| US 30 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Tallmadge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 31.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brimfield, OH and Mansfield, OH.
1
Start on CH 18
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tallmadge Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 76 West: Akron
3
Merge onto I 76
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 71
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 130
Toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street
11
Turn left onto SR 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Brimfield, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 70.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
7
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Mansfield
6
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 130
Toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.22 one way
$22.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.45 | $24.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Mansfield, OH
Morning in Mansfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
1h 28m 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?
This route is 92% highway, so expect to be on interstates for the vast majority of your drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 31.7 miles on I-71. You'll encounter a dense network of exits and entrances typical of major interstate travel. The transition to surface roads will occur towards the end of your trip, but for most of the 72.3 miles, you'll be cruising at highway speeds.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 12.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,324 ft
979 ft
Total Climb
616 ft
Total Descent
480 ft
Highest Point
1,324 ft
~67.1 mi in
Elevation Range
345 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Mansfield, OH
Full guide →Mansfield is a city in Richland County. It is known as the Carousel Capital of Ohio, Danger City, and The Fun Center of Ohio, and also as the filming location for Shawshank Redemption.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mansfield, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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