How far is Kenton, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Kenton, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Mansfield.
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Start on West Franklin Street
140 m · 15 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
11.4 mi · 19 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mad River Street
2337 ft · 57 sec · Mad River Street
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Continue on Warehouse Street
137 m · 18 sec · Warehouse Street
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Turn left onto West Lima Street
700 ft · 16 sec · West Lima Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Martin Street
664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto West Gage Street
1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street
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Turn right onto Wells Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Road
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Take the ramp right
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby
1898 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Springmill Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Springmill Street
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Turn slight right onto North Mulberry Street
2893 ft · 1 min · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
659 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
157 m · 12 sec · North 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 Kenton and Mansfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wells Road
Take the exit slight right
39.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kenton and Sunny near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Kenton and 42.9 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenton and Sunny near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada
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 Nevada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 57.83 mi (93.07 km).
#1 Kenton
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.6470000, -83.6096500 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $3.71 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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