How far is Etna, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Etna, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Mansfield.
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Start on Etna-Waterloo Road
1458 ft · 42 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
12 mi · 18 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
133 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1321 ft · 24 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
117 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Street
2610 ft · 48 sec · Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Chillicothe Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Chillicothe
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
2203 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Diamond Street
885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue East
116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East
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Turn left onto South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South 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 Etna 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.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Etna 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 Etna to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Etna and 89.7 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Etna and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ashville
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 Ashville.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 147.64 mi (237.6 km).
#1 Etna
Township in Licking County, Ohio
| Population | 17,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.6242500, -82.6537700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $27.53 | $55.05 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $30.94 | $61.88 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $38.11 | $76.21 |
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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