How far is Bowling Green, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Mansfield.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
56 m · 11 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Wooster Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
25 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1371 ft · 29 sec · East Wooster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Dayton
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby
1898 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Springmill Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Springmill Street
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Turn slight right onto North Mulberry Street
2893 ft · 1 min · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
659 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
157 m · 12 sec · 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 Bowling Green and Mansfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 68
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Bowling Green and 47.7 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bowling Green and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky
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 Upper Sandusky.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 72.9 mi (117.32 km).
#1 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $20.81 | $41.63 |
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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