Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, OH
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New Franklin, OH
Matt Weissinger
Mansfield to New Franklin is 66.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I 71 and I 76, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Ohio, making it a straightforward hop between two points. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss trip. You'll find it efficient if you're looking to connect these two areas without a significant time commitment, keeping your travel day light.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| I 76 | 17.2 mi | 20m |
| South Main Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| I 277 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Diamond Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Nimisila Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,992 veh/hr typical · worst 2,887
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, OH and New Franklin, OH.
Start on South Main Street
Turn left onto South Park Street
Turn left onto SR 13
Merge onto SR 13
Turn right onto East Longview Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30
Take the exit
Merge onto I 71
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; US 224
Keep slight left at fork onto I 277; US 224
Take the exit
Turn right onto CH 50
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Mansfield, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South Park Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward South Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CH 50 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $11.78 | $23.57 |
| premium | $5.06 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Mansfield on Tuesday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in New Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 84% of the route utilizing major roads like I 71 and I 76. You'll experience a longest stretch of 31.9 miles on I 71 before transitioning to other highways and eventually surface streets. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic typical of interstate travel for most of the trip. The final leg will involve navigating South Main Street as you enter New Franklin.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Park Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (South Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
765 ft
Total Descent
889 ft
Highest Point
1,336 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
422 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mansfield, OH to New Franklin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
Founded 1808
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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