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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 31.9 mi, about 34m
Traffic on I-71
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
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Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, OH and New Franklin, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
106 ft·9 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Park Street
391 ft·33 sec·South Park Street
3
Turn left onto SR 13
0.8 mi·1 min·South Diamond Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 13
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
5
Turn right onto East Longview Avenue
0.3 mi·57 sec·East Longview Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 130Toward US 30 East: Wooster
7
Merge onto US 30
4.7 mi·5 min·Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 71
32 mi·34 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 209A-BToward I 76, US 224: Lodi, AkronUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 209AToward I 76, US 224 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi·20 min·I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 277; US 224
2.2 mi·2 min·I 277; US 224
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Exit 3Toward South Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CH 50
6.1 mi·11 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Nimisila Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
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.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Park Street
Turn left onto South Park Street
Navigation decision point
8
39.5 mi into trip|~47m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
39.7 mi into trip|~47m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
7
60 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward South Main Street
6
60.4 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|CH 50 / South Main Street
Turn right onto CH 50 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.55 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$11.59
$23.18
premium
$4.98
$13.12
$26.24
diesel
$5.60
$14.75
$29.49
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, 2026-08-31.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Aug 15, 2026
Origin
Mansfield, OH
Late night
in Mansfield on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:37PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:08PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
New Franklin, OH
Late night
in New Franklin on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 3 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:37PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:08PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
1 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 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort10/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,336 ft914 ft
Total Climb
765 ft
Total Descent
889 ft
Highest Point
1,336 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
422 ft
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 Mansfield, OH to New Franklin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
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
•Ohio State Reformatory — historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio
•Oak Hill Cottage — building in Ohio, United States
•Martin Bushnell House — historic residence in the city of Mansfield, Ohio, United States
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 New Franklin, 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: 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.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Franklin, OH before heading back.
