How far is Forest Park, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.13 mi
02h 36m
Flight
146.14 mi
235.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.14 mi
Kilometers
235.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.13 mi
Kilometers
267.36 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Thu, Oct 15, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
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
Harrisburg
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Forest Park
84 mi
01h 18m
To Mansfield
82.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Forest Park and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Kenn Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Kenn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kemper Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    1959 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

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

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South 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 Forest Park 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
131 mi · 79%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 9%
Circle Freeway
7.16 mi · 4%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
West Kemper Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 15m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
01h 18m from Forest Park
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Park 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 Forest Park to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Forest Park and 82.1 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harrisburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisburg.

BUS

Columbus, OH

22 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 146.14 mi (235.19 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenn Road (-84.504002, 39.29032)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.89
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $22.44 $44.89
Mid-grade $4.38 $25.68 $51.37
Premium $4.93 $28.87 $57.74
Diesel $6.07 $35.56 $71.12

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 Forest Park and Mansfield. The current time is 15:28:41.

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.