How far is Mansfield, OH from Amherst, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Amherst, OH is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Amherst.
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Start on South Main Street
32 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
119 m · 34 sec · South Park Street
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Turn left onto South Diamond Street
50 m · 6 sec · South Diamond Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue East
2683 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue East
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Continue on Ashland Road
9.9 mi · 16 min · Ashland Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Claremont Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1321 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto Orange Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Orange Road
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Continue straight
2917 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
33.2 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto Middle Ridge Road
1699 ft · 1 min · Middle Ridge Road
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Continue on Elyria Avenue
2528 ft · 1 min · Elyria Avenue
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Turn right onto West Street
1501 ft · 1 min · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
35 m · 12 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
95 m · 16 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Amherst.
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.
Orange Road
Keep slight right
33.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Amherst?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Mansfield and 26.2 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 46.75 mi (75.23 km).
#1 Mansfield
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.7583900, -82.5154500 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978200, -82.2223800 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-82.22238, 41.39782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.83 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
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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