How far is Mansfield, OH from Lima, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Lima, OH is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Lima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Lima.
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Start on South Main Street
120 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
663 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn slight left onto Springmill Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Springmill Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
1771 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 81: Ada, Lima
1818 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Findlay Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Findlay Road
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Continue on North Jackson Street
2703 ft · 56 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
1458 ft · 27 sec · East North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Lima.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mansfield and Sunny near Lima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Lima?
The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Mansfield and 47 miles from Lima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Sunny near Lima.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky
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 Upper Sandusky.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Lima. Straight-line distance: 83.22 mi (133.93 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 Lima
Situated in the northwestern region of Ohio, this municipality serves as the administrative seat of Allen County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7425500, -84.1052300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lima (-84.10523, 40.74255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.91 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
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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