How far is Mansfield, OH from Fairlawn, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Fairlawn, OH is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.07 mi
01h 13m
Flight
53.72 mi
86.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.07 mi
Kilometers
95.06 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairlawn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Fairlawn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Congress
OH

Village in Ohio

From Mansfield
29.5 mi
00h 36m
To Fairlawn
29.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    32 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    119 m · 34 sec · South Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Diamond Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Main Street

    3038 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Longview Avenue

    1541 ft · 58 sec · East Longview Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 East: Wooster

    2012 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

    1264 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Medina Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Medina Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Miller Road

    25 m · 2 sec · South Miller Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Miller Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
42.3 mi · 72%
Medina Road
8.14 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
4.7 mi · 8%
West Market Street
1.58 mi · 3%
South Diamond Street
0.76 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

41.5 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
00h 36m from Mansfield
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mansfield and Mostly Sunny near Fairlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Mansfield and 29.6 miles from Fairlawn.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Mostly Sunny near Fairlawn.

Stop Ideas Near Congress

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

71 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Fairlawn. Straight-line distance: 53.72 mi (86.45 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

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

#2 Fairlawn

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population7,516
Coordinates41.1278300, -81.6098400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Fairlawn (-81.60984, 41.12783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $7.71
Round trip
$15.41
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.71 $15.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.79 $9.96 $19.93
Diesel $4.30 $8.95 $17.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Fairlawn. The current time is 05:13:33.

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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.