How far is Mansfield, OH from Lemon, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Lemon, OH is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Summit County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Lemon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Lemon.
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Start on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1441 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South West Street
969 ft · 25 sec · South West Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Greentree Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Greentree Road
33 m · 3 sec · Greentree Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Greentree Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Turn right onto Lefferson Road
48 m · 7 sec · Lefferson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lefferson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Lemon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
74.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Lemon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Lemon?
The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Mansfield and 77.1 miles from Lemon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Lemon.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grove City.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Lemon. Straight-line distance: 130.26 mi (209.63 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 Lemon
Township of Ohio
| Population | 15,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.4883900, -84.3377200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemon (-84.33772, 39.48839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.83 | $20.84 | $41.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $23.84 | $47.69 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $26.80 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $33.01 | $66.02 |
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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