How far is Amherst, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Amherst, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Mansfield.
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Start on the route
67 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Street
75 m · 13 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3270 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South Leavitt Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · South Leavitt Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
20.2 mi · 29 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1321 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Claremont Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto US 30 West: Mansfield
117 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 30 West
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street
1672 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Mansfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Ashland-Oberlin Road
Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
20.2 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Amherst and 27.7 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 46.75 mi (75.23 km).
#1 Amherst
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978200, -82.2223800 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mansfield
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.7583900, -82.5154500 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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