Origin
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, 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
1h 20m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
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Mansfield, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 66.4-mile drive from Columbus, OH, to Mansfield, OH, is easily managed in about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 96% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on I-71, with a brief transition to SR 13 and East Long Street near the end. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, reflecting the efficiency of this primarily highway-focused route through the Midwest. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can enjoy a flexible schedule, departing whenever suits you best and arriving in Mansfield with plenty of time for activities. This trip is ideal for a quick hop north within Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 58.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| SR 13 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| East Long Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South High Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Diamond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Mansfield, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn right onto South High Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South High Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto US 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Long Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SR 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
197 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 71, I 670 East
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 169
Toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
11
Turn left onto SR 13
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 13
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 42; SR 13
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
13
Turn left onto SR 13
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Diamond Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 430
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Park Avenue East
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto South Main Street
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Columbus, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 66.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 71, I 670 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71, I 670 East
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
7
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
SR 430 / Park Avenue East
Turn left onto SR 430 / Park Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.31 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Mansfield, OH
Late night in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 16 mph
68% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
51°F
Berkshire, OH
33 mi in
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
9 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 20m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this 66.4-mile trip. You'll be on I-71 for the longest stretch, a continuous 58.7-mile segment that allows for steady progress. As you approach Mansfield, the route transitions to SR 13 and then East Long Street, offering a slight change of pace from the interstate. This profile means you'll experience primarily high-speed driving with minimal complexities, ideal for covering ground efficiently. The character remains consistently efficient, with the main road dominating the experience until the final approach.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbus, OH to Mansfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bellville along the way.
Bellville
60.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
About the Cities
Starting in Columbus, OH
Full guide →Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers.
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 20m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.7 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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