How far is Cortland, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Cortland, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
117.94 mi
01h 59m
Flight
101.3 mi
163.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.8 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Cortland
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cortland
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cortland
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
Bath
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From Cortland
58.5 mi
00h 59m
To Mansfield
59.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
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 Cortland and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mecca Street

    832 ft · 20 sec · Mecca Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Warren Outer Belt

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    721 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2433 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street

    1672 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 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 Cortland 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
53.7 mi · 46%
Ohio Turnpike
35.6 mi · 30%
Warren Outer Belt
11.6 mi · 10%
US 30 West
5.2 mi · 4%
Mecca Street
3.88 mi · 3%
I 77 South
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 59m from Cortland
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cortland 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 Cortland to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Cortland and 59.4 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cortland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cortland and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 101.3 mi (163.03 km).

Cortland

#1 Cortland

City in Ohio

Population6,741
Coordinates41.3303300, -80.7253600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: North High Street (-80.725359, 41.33033)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.93
Round trip
$31.87
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $15.93 $31.87
Mid-grade $4.38 $18.23 $36.47
Premium $4.93 $20.50 $40.99
Diesel $6.07 $25.24 $50.49

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 Cortland and Mansfield. The current time is 15:22:01.

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.