How far is Anderson, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Anderson, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.74 mi
02h 04m
Flight
100.92 mi
162.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.92 mi
Kilometers
162.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.26 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Wed, Apr 29, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Wed, Apr 29, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-29T11:56
Arrive Mansfield
Wed, Apr 29, 2:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Anderson
57.8 mi
01h 02m
To Mansfield
58 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Station Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Anderson Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Moundsville Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Columbus

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
61.7 mi · 53%
US 23 North
29.6 mi · 26%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 3%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 2%
Veterans Parkway
1.46 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
100.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 02m from Anderson
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson and Mostly Cloudy near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Anderson and 58 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Anderson and Mostly Cloudy near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverlea, 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 Riverlea.

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 100.92 mi (162.41 km).

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#1 Anderson

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

Population44,059
Coordinates39.3609000, -83.0704600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.23
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.12 $30.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.31 $34.61
Premium $4.79 $19.54 $39.09
Diesel $4.30 $17.56 $35.12

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Mansfield. The current time is 11:56:24.

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.