How far is Mansfield, OH from Centerville, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Centerville, OH is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.22 mi
02h 44m
Flight
116.72 mi
187.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.72 mi
Kilometers
187.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.22 mi
Kilometers
230.49 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
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
Lincoln Village
OH

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

From Mansfield
71.6 mi
01h 22m
To Centerville
71.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Centerville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Kettering

    1350 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Far Hills Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    39 m · 3 sec · West Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
58.8 mi · 41%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 35%
I 675 South
22.3 mi · 16%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
South Main Street
4.59 mi · 3%
Far Hills Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 03m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln Village
01h 22m from Mansfield
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Centerville?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Lincoln Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Mansfield and 71.6 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Village

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

11 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 116.72 mi (187.84 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centerville

City in Iowa, United States

Population23,882
Coordinates39.6283900, -84.1593800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Centerville (-84.15938, 39.62839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.42
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.71 $37.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.42 $42.84
Premium $4.79 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $4.30 $21.74 $43.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Centerville. The current time is 06:49:20.

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.