How far is Lafayette, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Lafayette, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
88.72 mi
01h 29m
Flight
73.61 mi
118.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.61 mi
Kilometers
118.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.72 mi
Kilometers
142.78 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-10-15T19:57
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lafayette
44.4 mi
00h 44m
To Mansfield
44.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM 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 Lafayette and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old US Hwy 42 Southeast

    859 ft · 26 sec · Old US Hwy 42 Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Simpson Road

    565 ft · 30 sec · Simpson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    2 mi · 3 min · London – Delaware Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2796 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
59.4 mi · 67%
London – Delaware Road
18.9 mi · 21%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 5%
SR 13
0.42 mi
North Innerbelt
0.19 mi
South Diamond Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
00h 44m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Lafayette and 44.4 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 73.61 mi (118.46 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

Village in Ohio, United States

Population5,927
Coordinates39.9375600, -83.4065900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-83.406514, 39.937566)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.38 $13.72 $27.44
Premium $4.93 $15.42 $30.84
Diesel $6.07 $18.99 $37.99

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 Lafayette and Mansfield. The current time is 19:57:13.

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.