How far is Clayton, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Clayton, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
144.26 mi
02h 20m
Flight
115.22 mi
185.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.22 mi
Kilometers
185.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.26 mi
Kilometers
232.16 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Mansfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Valley View
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Clayton
71.1 mi
01h 10m
To Mansfield
73.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Talmadge Road

    646 ft · 20 sec · Talmadge Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Salem Street

    2066 ft · 57 sec · West Salem Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Brookville Salem Road

    2064 ft · 58 sec · Brookville Salem Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brookville Salem Road
70.5 mi · 49%
I 71 North
59.4 mi · 41%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
SR 13
0.42 mi
West Salem Street
0.39 mi
North Innerbelt
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
01h 10m from Clayton
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Clayton and 73.1 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Valley View

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

7 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 115.22 mi (185.43 km).

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#1 Clayton

Clayton is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8631100, -84.3605000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Talmadge Road (-84.36077, 39.863107)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.59 $43.18
Premium $4.79 $24.38 $48.76
Diesel $4.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Mansfield. The current time is 23:58:19.

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.