How far is Ada, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Ada, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.52 mi
01h 19m
Flight
68.41 mi
110.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.41 mi
Kilometers
110.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.52 mi
Kilometers
127.97 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ada
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ada
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ada
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nevada
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Ada
39.7 mi
00h 39m
To Mansfield
39.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Avenue

    44 m · 10 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1520 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby

    1898 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Springmill Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Springmill Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Mulberry Street

    2893 ft · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    659 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    157 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Mansfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
77.4 mi · 97%
Springmill Street
0.96 mi · 1%
North Mulberry Street
0.55 mi · 1%
SR 39
0.36 mi
West 3rd Street
0.12 mi
North Main Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Take the exit slight right

39.8 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nevada
00h 39m from Ada
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ada and Sunny near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ada to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Ada and 39.8 miles from Mansfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ada and Sunny near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Nevada

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nevada, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nevada.

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

97 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

106 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 68.41 mi (110.1 km).

Ada

#1 Ada

Village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

Population5,532
Coordinates40.7695000, -83.8227100
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lincoln Avenue (-83.822712, 40.769419)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.92 $23.84
Premium $4.79 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $4.30 $12.09 $24.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ada and Mansfield. The current time is 01:25:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.