How far is Mansfield, OH from Dent, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Dent, OH is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.2 mi
03h 23m
Flight
156.82 mi
252.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.82 mi
Kilometers
252.38 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.2 mi
Kilometers
288.39 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dent
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-15T01:38
Arrive Dent
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Antioch
OH

Village in United States of America

From Mansfield
89.5 mi
01h 41m
To Dent
89.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Avenue

    1380 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Rybolt Road

    122 m · 10 sec · Old Rybolt Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
151 mi · 84%
Circle Freeway
19.8 mi · 11%
South Main Street
4.59 mi · 3%
Northwest Expressway
1.21 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
I 275 West
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

89.2 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
01h 41m from Mansfield
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mansfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Mansfield and 89.7 miles from Dent.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mansfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dent.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Antioch.

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Dent. Straight-line distance: 156.82 mi (252.38 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Dent

#2 Dent

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population10,497
Coordinates39.1858900, -84.6513400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Dent (-84.65134, 39.18589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.94 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.83
12.64 gal · 47.88 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.42 $46.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.81 $53.62
Premium $4.79 $30.27 $60.55
Diesel $4.30 $27.20 $54.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Dent. The current time is 01:38:17.

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.