How far is Mansfield, OH from Aurora, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Aurora, OH is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
City in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Aurora.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · South Diamond Street
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Merge slight left onto North Main Street
3038 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Longview Avenue
1541 ft · 58 sec · East Longview Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 East: Wooster
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
18.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield
1497 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
784 ft · 17 sec · Northfield Road
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Turn left onto East Highland Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Highland Road
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Turn left onto Chamberlin Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Chamberlin Road
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Turn right onto East Aurora Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Aurora Road
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Turn straight onto Ravenna Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Ravenna Road
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Turn slight left onto East Aurora Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Aurora Road
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Turn straight onto West Garfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Garfield Road
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Turn left onto North Chillicothe Road
14 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 00h 46m
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 Cloudy near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Aurora?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Westfield Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Mansfield and 39.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Westfield Center
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 Westfield Center.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 72.18 mi (116.17 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 Aurora
Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,472 |
| Coordinates | 41.3175500, -81.3453900 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-81.34539, 41.31755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $3.83 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
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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