How far is Ironton, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Ironton, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.94 mi
03h 08m
Flight
153.76 mi
247.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.76 mi
Kilometers
247.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.94 mi
Kilometers
294.41 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Ironton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironton
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Circleville
OH

City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States

From Ironton
91.3 mi
01h 34m
To Mansfield
91.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph S
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 Ironton and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    113 m · 22 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1422 ft · 30 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 93

    20 m · 1 sec · State Route 93

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 93

    537 ft · 9 sec · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  20. 20

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  24. 24

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

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironton 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 37%
I 71 North
61.7 mi · 34%
State Route 93
20 mi · 11%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 4%
SR 823 North
8.2 mi · 4%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
153.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Circleville
01h 34m from Ironton
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ironton 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 Ironton to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Circleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Ironton and 91.6 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Circleville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

40 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

98 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironton and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 153.76 mi (247.45 km).

Ironton

#1 Ironton

City in Ohio, United States

Population10,418
Coordinates38.5367500, -82.6829400
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-82.683022, 38.536847)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.38 $28.31 $56.63
Premium $4.93 $31.83 $63.66
Diesel $6.07 $39.20 $78.40

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 Ironton and Mansfield. The current time is 16:21:59.

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.