How far is Bellefontaine, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Bellefontaine, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.37 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.84 mi
114.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.37 mi
Kilometers
169.58 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in Bellefontaine
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellefontaine
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellefontaine
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Bellefontaine
46.5 mi
00h 51m
To Mansfield
58.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Columbus Avenue

    6 m · 5 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    160 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sandusky Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    24.1 mi · 26 min · US Route 33

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

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

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
43.5 mi · 41%
US Route 33
24.1 mi · 23%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 14%
West William Street
2.37 mi · 2%
East Sandusky Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Sunbury Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
00h 51m from Bellefontaine
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Bellefontaine and 58.9 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bellefontaine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellefontaine and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 km).

Bellefontaine

#1 Bellefontaine

City in Logan County, Ohio, United States

Population13,150
Coordinates40.3611600, -83.7596600
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: East Columbus Avenue (-83.759609, 40.361153)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.50
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $14.25 $28.50
Mid-grade $4.38 $16.30 $32.61
Premium $4.93 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $6.07 $22.57 $45.15

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellefontaine and Mansfield. The current time is 15:29:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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