How far is Mad River, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Mad River, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
121.6 mi
02h 01m
Flight
95.2 mi
153.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.2 mi
Kilometers
153.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.6 mi
Kilometers
195.7 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 16, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Mad River
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mad River
2026-04-16T06:46
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Apr 16, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mad River
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
Scioto
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Mad River
55.6 mi
01h 00m
To Mansfield
66.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mad River and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mad River and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Wynn Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tecumseh Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dayton Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Dayton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    1969 ft · 39 sec · Dayton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bechtle Avenue

    1399 ft · 35 sec · Bechtle Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Columbia Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mechanicsburg Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 40 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 Mad River and Mansfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
43.5 mi · 36%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 12%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 8%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 6%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 6%
West William Street
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scioto
01h 00m from Mad River
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mad River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mad River to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Scioto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Mad River and 66.1 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mad River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Scioto

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

38 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mad River and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 95.2 mi (153.21 km).

Mad River

#1 Mad River

Township of Ohio

Population2,750
Coordinates39.8958900, -83.9249300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Wynn Road (-83.924394, 39.896071)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.89 $31.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.20 $36.40
Premium $4.79 $20.55 $41.10
Diesel $4.30 $18.46 $36.93

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mad River and Mansfield. The current time is 06:46:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.