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Trip from Madeira, OH to Mansfield, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

165.2 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Madeira, OH, OH

Madeira, OH

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Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mansfield, OH

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Trip Overview

Madeira, OH to Mansfield, OH is 165.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest, staying entirely within Ohio. It's a pretty straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. You'll encounter a single stop on the way, and the majority of your time will be spent on the highway, so pack a good playlist or podcast. This is definitely a route you can knock out in a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.6 miles from Madeira, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 129.8 mi 2h 22m
Northeast Expressway 19.6 mi 22m
SR 13 4.8 mi 7m
SR 350 4.3 mi 8m
Middleboro Road 1.9 mi 4m
South Innerbelt 1.3 mi 1m
Miami Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Montgomery Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 129.8 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madeira, OH and Mansfield, OH.

1

Start on this road

106 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

159 ft · 11 sec · Euclid Avenue
3

Turn left onto Miami Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Miami Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto East Galbraith Road

121 ft · 2 sec · East Galbraith Road
5

Continue on East Galbraith Road

108 ft · 2 sec · East Galbraith Road
6

Continue on East Galbraith Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Galbraith Road
7

Turn left onto US 22; SR 3

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Montgomery Road
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 71

20 mi · 22 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123
12

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
16

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71
Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 169 Toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
22

Turn left onto SR 13

4.8 mi · 7 min · SR 13
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn right onto US 42; SR 13

417 ft · 17 sec · East 1st Street
24

Turn left onto SR 13

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Diamond Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Turn left onto SR 430

381 ft · 21 sec · Park Avenue East
Use the left lane.
26

Turn left onto South Main Street

60 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
27

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 16m drive time, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $26, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing to rush. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is nearly 130 miles on I 71, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you embark on that segment. Since it's a relatively short drive, you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.6 miles from Madeira, OH, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.6 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Madeira, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Madeira, OH

This is one driving day of about 165.2 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Madeira, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 129.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grove City, OH

83 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

Beavercreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grove City, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.6 miles from Madeira, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Portia's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 10m to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16149283252

Visit website

Embers Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

1 mi

Wok India Restaurant And Bar | Best Indian Food In Mason

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mason, Ohio

1.1 mi

Portia's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16149283252

Visit website

Embers Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15139848090

Visit website

Wok India Restaurant And Bar | Best Indian Food In Mason

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Mason, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15134668271

Visit website

Olive & Lime Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16148263020

Visit website

Lavash Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16142637777

Visit website

Star Kitchen Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16145250573

Visit website

African Paradise Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16144762163

Visit website

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142610900

Visit website

Kala Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Mason, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15133321921

Visit website

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Grove City, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16149910911

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

CAVU Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

West Chester Township, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15137552288

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Dupre Roadside Park

0.3 mi from route

TA

0.3 mi from route

Warren Interstate 71 Northbound Rest Area

0.5 mi from route

Warren Interstate 71 Southbound Rest Area

0.6 mi from route

Planet Snoopy

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Mason, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+15137545700

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 165 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
21.6 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

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 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
7
97.4 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | I 71

Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...
8
99.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
7
165 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.64 one way

$51.28 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $28.45 $56.91
premium $4.91 $31.93 $63.86
diesel $5.61 $36.47 $72.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.6 0 $17.35 $7.93
Efficient EV 41.3 0 $14.45 $6.61
EV Truck/SUV 66.1 0 $23.13 $10.57

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Madeira, OH

Late night in Madeira on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield, OH

Late night in Mansfield on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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

3h 16m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 96% of the drive on interstates and expressways. You'll have a long stretch of 129.8 miles on I 71 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the interstate system for most of the trip. SR 13 will be your primary non-highway road for the final segment.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.8 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Northeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 165.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.4 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Madeira, OH and Mansfield, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Wheeling.

Lebanon

21.6 mi in | ~27m

Wheeling

97.4 mi in | ~1h 57m | via I 71

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 3h 16m. Total distance: 165.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.8 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.4 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Mansfield, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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