How far is Mansfield Depot, CT from Stafford, CT?

The driving distance from Mansfield Depot, CT to Stafford, CT is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.14 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.7 mi
20.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.7 mi
Kilometers
20.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.14 mi
Kilometers
22.76 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stafford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Mansfield Depot
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield Depot
2026-04-19T13:24
Arrive Stafford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield Depot
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stafford Springs
CT

City in the United States of America

From Mansfield Depot
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To Stafford
7.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mansfield Depot Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Sunday
Using Tolland as the closest live forecast in the Tolland County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield Depot and Stafford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield Depot and Stafford.

  1. 1

    Start on Middle Turnpike

    1434 ft · 27 sec · Middle Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stafford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    9 mi · 14 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1686 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield Depot and Stafford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
8.98 mi · 63%
Stafford Road
2.36 mi · 17%
East Street
2.17 mi · 15%
East Main Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Middle Turnpike
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

8.98 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford Springs
00h 10m from Mansfield Depot
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mansfield Depot and Rain Showers Likely near Stafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mansfield Depot to Stafford?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stafford Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Mansfield Depot and 7.1 miles from Stafford.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mansfield Depot and Rain Showers Likely near Stafford.

Stop Ideas Near Stafford Springs

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

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

RAIL

Windsor Locks

27 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

38 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield Depot and Stafford. Straight-line distance: 12.7 mi (20.44 km).

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#1 Mansfield Depot

Mansfield Depot is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8014900, -72.3064700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Stafford

#2 Stafford

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,834
Coordinates41.9848200, -72.2889700
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Middle Turnpike (-72.306379, 41.801316)
End: East Street (-72.288975, 41.984829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.95
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.97 $3.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.23 $4.46
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

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 Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield Depot and Stafford. The current time is 13:24:09.

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.