Origin
Lexington, OH
Morning in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, 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
14m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, OH
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Mansfield, OH
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Trip Overview
Lexington, OH to Mansfield, OH is 7.1 miles and takes about 14m via Lexington Avenue/East Main Street/South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a straightforward journey that's easy to navigate, perfect for a quick hop between nearby towns. You won't encounter any major highway driving, so the pace is relaxed and local.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Avenue | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Diamond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lexington Avenue
— 5.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, OH and Mansfield, OH.
1
Start on this road
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 42; SR 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 42
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Lexington Avenue
4
Merge onto US 42; SR 13
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 42; SR 13
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
6
Turn left onto SR 13
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Diamond Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 430
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Park Avenue East
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto South Main Street
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 42; SR 97 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 42; SR 97 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street
Turn right onto US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 430 / Park Avenue East
Turn left onto SR 430 / Park Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
14m 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 characterized by frequent turns, reflecting its local road nature with no highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.8 miles along Lexington Avenue. As you transition from Lexington Avenue to East Main Street and then South Main Street, be prepared for the road to change pace and direction as it winds through town. It's a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Lexington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 42; SR 97 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 42; SR 97 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Lexington Avenue. 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: near the start (US 42; SR 97 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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