Origin
Jerome, OH
Morning in Jerome on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jerome, 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 19m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 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 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jerome, OH
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Mansfield, OH
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Trip Overview
Jerome, OH to Mansfield, OH is 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m via I 71 and US 42, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward trip. With just over an hour of driving, it's a convenient option for a quick transfer or a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 37.3 mi | 39m |
| US 42 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| State Route 37 East | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| SR 13 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Jerome Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Sunbury Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East William Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Diamond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 37.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jerome, OH and Mansfield, OH.
1
Start on Jerome Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jerome Road
2
Turn right onto US 42
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
US 42
3
Take the exit onto US 42
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 42
4
Continue on US 36; US 42; SR 521
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East William Street
5
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
6
Continue on US 36; SR 37
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 37 East
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 71
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 71
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 169
Toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
10
Turn left onto SR 13
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 13
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 42; SR 13
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
12
Turn left onto SR 13
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Diamond Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 430
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Park Avenue East
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto South Main Street
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Jerome, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 169
Toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
SR 430 / Park Avenue East
Turn left onto SR 430 / Park Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Berkshire, OH
32 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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 drive is primarily highway, with 91% of the route on faster roads like I 71. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37.3 miles on I 71 before transitioning to US 42 and State Route 37 East. Expect a mostly highway profile with a concentration of exits and on-ramps as you navigate the interstate sections before shifting to more rural cruising on the state routes.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 42. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 63.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,307 ft
932 ft
Total Climb
469 ft
Total Descent
209 ft
Highest Point
1,307 ft
~50.1 mi in
Elevation Range
375 ft
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 Jerome, OH to Mansfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bellville along the way.
Bellville
58.2 mi in
|
~1h 9m
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 19m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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