How far is Mansfield, OH from Bethlehem, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Bethlehem, OH is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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City in Ohio, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Bethlehem.
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Start on South Main Street
120 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
663 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn slight left onto Springmill Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Springmill Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
1771 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ontario, Crestline
2228 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Seltzer Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Seltzer Street
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Turn straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 61
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 61
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Turn right
22 m · 5 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 Bethlehem.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
5.13 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mansfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Mansfield and 8.6 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mansfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 12.05 mi (19.39 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 Bethlehem
Human settlement in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 40.8386700, -82.7199000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-82.7199, 40.83867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.71 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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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