Origin
Shelby, OH
Late night in Shelby on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelby, 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
21m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelby, OH
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Mansfield, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection in north-central Ohio, the 12.2-mile journey between Shelby and Mansfield is an efficient way to travel between these two Midwestern towns. The trip typically takes about 20 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate primarily via West Main Street, Mansfield Avenue, and Springmill Street to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for local commuters or travelers exploring the state. Because the drive is so short, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Avenue | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Springmill Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| North Mulberry Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Gamble Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mansfield Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby, OH and Mansfield, OH.
1
Start on SR 61
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Gamble Street
2
Turn left onto SR 39; SR 96
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 39
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Mansfield Avenue
4
Continue on SR 39
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Springmill Street
5
Turn slight right onto SR 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mulberry Street
6
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 3rd Street
7
Turn right onto North Main Street
516 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — 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
|
SR 39; SR 96 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 39; SR 96 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 39 / Mansfield Avenue
Turn right onto SR 39 / Mansfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Mansfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. This route consists entirely of local roads, meaning your highway share is 0% for the duration of the trip. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment is found on West Main Street. Navigating these local streets requires your full attention as you transition between the various roads. It is a straightforward, practical path that avoids the high-speed intensity of major freeways, giving you a more grounded experience of the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Mansfield 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 SR 39; SR 96 / West 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 21m drive. You will face about 4 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 (SR 39; SR 96 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 39 / Mansfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Shelby, OH
Full guide →Shelby is a city in Richland County, in the state of Ohio, USA.
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 21m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 8.1 miles on Mansfield 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 (SR 39; SR 96 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 39 / Mansfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
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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