How far is Mansfield, OH from Mad River, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Mad River, OH is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
110.79 mi
02h 20m
Flight
95.2 mi
153.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.2 mi
Kilometers
153.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.79 mi
Kilometers
178.3 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mad River
Thu, Apr 16, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-16T08:34
Arrive Mad River
Thu, Apr 16, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scioto
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Mansfield
55.4 mi
01h 10m
To Mad River
55.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Mad River.

  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

    37.3 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East North Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bechtle Avenue

    1458 ft · 33 sec · Bechtle Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    1969 ft · 39 sec · Dayton Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Dayton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Dayton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dayton Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dayton Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Tecumseh Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Wynn Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wynn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
38 mi · 34%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 29%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 16%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 5%
South Main Street
4.59 mi · 4%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scioto
01h 10m from Mansfield
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mansfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mad River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Mad River?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Scioto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Mansfield and 55.4 miles from Mad River.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.49 one way or $28.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mansfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mad River.

Stop Ideas Near Scioto

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

38 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Mad River. Straight-line distance: 95.2 mi (153.21 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Mad River

#2 Mad River

Township of Ohio

Population2,750
Coordinates39.8958900, -83.9249300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Mad River (-83.92493, 39.89589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.49
Round trip
$28.97
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.49 $28.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.79 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $4.30 $16.83 $33.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Mad River. The current time is 08:34:10.

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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.