How far is Mansfield, OH from Hillsboro, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Hillsboro, OH is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
131.49 mi
02h 48m
Flight
122.17 mi
196.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.17 mi
Kilometers
196.62 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.49 mi
Kilometers
211.62 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Hillsboro
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Columbus
OH

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

From Mansfield
65.7 mi
01h 24m
To Hillsboro
65.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue

    2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue

    25.5 mi · 38 min · Leesburg Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
74.3 mi · 57%
Leesburg Avenue
25.5 mi · 19%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 9%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 8%
South Main Street
4.59 mi · 3%
Columbus Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 24m from Mansfield
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Mansfield and 65.7 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 122.17 mi (196.62 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hillsboro

City in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States

Population6,578
Coordinates39.2022900, -83.6115900
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Hillsboro (-83.61159, 39.20229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.77
Round trip
$35.54
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $17.77 $35.54
Mid-grade $4.38 $20.34 $40.67
Premium $4.93 $22.86 $45.72
Diesel $6.07 $28.16 $56.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Hillsboro. The current time is 15:30:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.